Dārjiling to Kathmandu by train
Kathmandu lies 300 km (187 mi) west of Dārjiling, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 56 min at the speeds typical of India and Nepal rail, over roughly 366 km (228 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dārjiling | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 123,797 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Stations on record | Darjeeling railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Kathmandu are 15 min ahead of Dārjiling right now, so a 4 h 56 min journey lands 5 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kathmandu
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book trains from Dārjiling to Kathmandu
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Staying in Kathmandu
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Common questions
How far is Kathmandu from Dārjiling?
300 km (187 mi) in a straight line, west of Dārjiling; by road roughly 366 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dārjiling to Kathmandu by train?
About 4 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dārjiling and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Kathmandu?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where can I stay in Kathmandu?
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.