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

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    ₹6,718–12,418

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train 15643
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    15h 55m
    ₹409–2,538

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12345 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    10h 16m
    ₹2,916–5,583

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    17h 25m
    ₹546–1,538

  5. Ferry, night bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    18h 24m
    ₹1,296–2,738

  6. Drive  595.7 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Darjeelingcar car 595.7 km
    9h 10m
    ₹6,657–9,616

Howrah to Darjeeling by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Darjeeling. However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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