How to travel from Kakinada to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Kakinada and Darjeeling is around 1,572km (977 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kakinada to Darjeeling by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darjeeling → Kakinada if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time4h 50m
- Typical cost₹16,870($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost₹4,300($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kakinada and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kakinada to Darjeeling by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,300 ($54) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹16,870 ($210).
The distance between Kakinada and Darjeeling is around 1,572km (977 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,268km (788 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Kakinada and Darjeeling by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kakinada to Darjeeling is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ₹16,870 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kakinada and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,300 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kakinada and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kakinada and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kakinada to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rajahmundry (RJA) then fly from Rajahmundry (RJA) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Darjeeling is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (IXB) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) (GAU) and Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Kakinada and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,572km (977 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kakinada to Darjeeling is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ₹16,870 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kakinada and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ₹16,870($210) | on demand | 2,614km (1,624 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 30m | ₹20,690($260) | once daily | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ₹4,300($54) | 4 times a week | 1,671km (1,038 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 8h | ₹4,775($60) | once daily | 1,697km (1,054 miles) |
Drive | 22h 50m | ₹14,805($185) | on demand | 1,572km (977 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kakinada and Darjeeling
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Air India Limited
FlexFlight ApS
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
NBSTC
Airports near Darjeeling
The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 347km (215 miles) from Darjeeling
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
- Distance
- 355km (220 miles) from Darjeeling