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There are 5 ways to get from Thamel to Darjeeling by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    3h 38m
    ₹15,044–16,379

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Kakarvittabus bus
    2. Drive from Kakarvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    15h 13m
    ₹1,099–3,100

  3. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Thamel to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Baghdogratrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Baghdogra to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    15h 16m
    ₹4,606–8,091

  4. Drive  497.3 km

    1. Drive from Thamel to Darjeelingcar car 497.3 km
    8h 12m
    ₹5,537–7,998

  5. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    4h 47m
    ₹13,285–15,094

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Thamel, Nepal and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Thamel to Darjeeling. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), then drive to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu to Darjeeling via Kakarvitta in around 15h 13m.

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