{"id":38543,"date":"2026-09-18T11:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/kolkata-to-darjeeling-india\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T11:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:59:52","slug":"kolkata-to-darjeeling-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/kolkata-to-darjeeling-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata to Darjeeling: How to Get There"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling from Kolkata to Darjeeling is easy once you know which option fits your schedule and budget. This guide covers the fastest and cheapest ways to make the Kolkata\u2013Darjeeling connection, typical travel times, and what to expect along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get from Kolkata to Darjeeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main option for this route is Train + Toy Train, which takes approximately 10\u201312h (overnight train) + 2h (toy train) and costs around \u20b9400\u20131,500 per person, depending on class and how far in advance you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main option:<\/strong> Train + Toy Train<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical duration:<\/strong> 10\u201312h (overnight train) + 2h (toy train)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typical price:<\/strong> \u20b9400\u20131,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take an overnight train to New Jalpaiguri, then the narrow-gauge toy train or shared jeep up to Darjeeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your Kolkata to Darjeeling tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check live schedules and book tickets online in advance, which is recommended during weekends, national holidays, and peak travel season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Kolkata\/Darjeeling\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=kolkata-darjeeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Check Kolkata to Darjeeling schedules and prices<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know before you go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrive at the station or terminal at least 20\u201330 minutes before departure, especially for overnight trains and long-distance buses. 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