How to travel from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling, India

The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling by taxi, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DarjeelingKaziranga National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Bagdogra (IXB).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,895($160)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to New Jalpaiguri and then to Darjeeling.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,060($51)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,480($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling

There are several options for getting from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling by taxi, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹4,060 ($51) and will take around 22h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,895 ($160).

The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₹12,895 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,060 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viswanath Chrli and New Jalpaiguri. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 30m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 22h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₹12,895 ($160).

How do I get from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling

Compare travel optionsbetween Kaziranga National Park and Darjeeling

Transport options from Kaziranga National Park to Darjeeling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
₹12,895($160)
on demand1,352km (840 miles)
Taxi to Dimapur (DMU), Fly6h 20m
₹14,325($180)
on demand1,324km (823 miles)
Train and Plane10h 50m
₹11,780($150)
3 times a week1,153km (717 miles)
Train
22h 30m
₹4,060($51)
3 times a week746km (464 miles)
Train and Taxi
16h 15m
₹7,480($95)
3 times a week744km (462 miles)

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Airports near Darjeeling

The following major airports near Darjeeling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXB
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Darjeeling
GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
International Airport
Distance
347km (215 miles) from Darjeeling
PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
355km (220 miles) from Darjeeling