How to travel from Kota to Darjeeling, India
The distance between Kota and Darjeeling is around 1,525km (948 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kota to Darjeeling by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Darjeeling → Kota if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost₹14,725($185)
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4 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take a taxi to Darjeeling.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹4,140($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Darjeeling
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kota to Darjeeling by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹4,140 ($52) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,725 ($185).
The distance between Kota and Darjeeling is around 1,525km (948 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,255km (780 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kota and Darjeeling by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kota to Darjeeling is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹14,725 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Darjeeling, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹4,140 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kota and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kota and Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Darjeeling. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Bagdogra (IXB). instead which will take 6h 30m.
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 Kota and Darjeeling. The distance is around 1,525km (948 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Darjeeling is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₹14,725 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Darjeeling
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 30m | ₹14,725($185) | once daily | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Train to New Delhi, Fly | 8h 50m | ₹11,700($145) | 5 times a day | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
| Train to Mavli Jn, Fly | 9h 10m | ₹17,110($215) | once a week | 1,894km (1,177 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 10h 20m | ₹26,820($335) | once daily | 1,874km (1,164 miles) |
| Train to Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Fly | 13hrs | ₹14,325($180) | 4 times a week | 2,246km (1,395 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 1 day 15h | ₹4,140($52) | twice a week | 1,760km (1,094 miles) |
Drive | 21h 55m | ₹14,325($180) | on demand | 1,525km (948 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kota and Darjeeling
Airlines
Spicejet
IndiGo Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Go First
AirAsia India
Bus companies
RSRTC
Asians Shina Tours & Travel
Darjeeling Express
Train operators
Indian Railways
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