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There are 3 ways to get from Nepal to Darjeeling by plane, car or bus

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Fly, drive  •  2h 20m

  1. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bhadrapur (BDP) KTM - BDP
  2. Drive from Bhadrapur to Darjeeling

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Bus, drive  •  9h 28m

  1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark to Birtamode
  2. Drive from Birtamode to Darjeeling

1 alternative option

Drive  •  7h 51m

  1. Drive from Kathmandu to Darjeeling 525.6 km

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The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Darjeeling is to bus and drive which costs $26 - $35 and takes 9h 28m.

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The fastest way to get from Nepal to Darjeeling is to fly and drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $60 - $150.

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The distance between Nepal and Darjeeling is 395 km. The road distance is 525.6 km.

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It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nepal to Darjeeling, including transfers.

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Darjeeling is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 1:11 PM in Nepal and 12:56 PM in Darjeeling.

Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Darjeeling is 526 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Nepal to Darjeeling.

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  • Distance: 395.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Nepal and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Nepal to Darjeeling. However, you can take the taxi to Kathmandu airport, fly to Bhadrapur, then take the drive to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Balaju, take the walk to Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark, take the bus to Birtamode, then take the drive to Darjeeling.

Airlines
Buddha Air Ltd
Website
buddhaair.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur
Ave. Duration
49 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹3,600 - ₹12,000
Yeti Airlines
Website
yetiairlines.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
₹3,900 - ₹12,000
Bus operators
FIFA
Website
bussewa.com
Bus from Kathmandu Gongabu Buspark to Birtamode
Ave. Duration
6h 39m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
₹1,279
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bussewa.com

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