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How to get fromSeoul to Darjeelingby train, plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Seoul to Darjeeling by train, plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane ICN - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    19h 39m
    ₹23,102–63,773

  2. Train, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane ICN - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 31m
    ₹20,252–56,873

  3. Bus, ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Gijisibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Rizhao Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Rizhao West to Guangyuantrain train
    4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    7. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    8. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    4d 2h
    ₹32,834–48,418

  4. Train, fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane ICN - BIR
    3. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    13h 44m
    ₹22,302–63,373

  5. Train, fly to Shigatse Peace Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane ICN - RKZ
    3. Drive from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Darjeelingcar car
    22h 15m
    ₹22,802–58,873

  6. Train, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane ICN - KTM
    3. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    4. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    26h 4m
    ₹24,722–49,197

  7. Train, fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane ICN - TMI
    3. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Darjeelingcar car
    24h 8m
    ₹22,802–60,873

  8. Train, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane ICN - LXA
    3. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Darjeelingcar car
    19h 16m
    ₹33,302–91,373

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,797Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,882.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 39m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Darjeeling. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal to Darjeeling via Gijisi, Pyeongtaek Dangjin Port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Rizhao Port, Rizhao West, Guangyuan, Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, Zhangmu, Jorpati, and Kakadvitta in around 4d 2h.

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