Kathmandu to Dārjiling by train
Dārjiling lies 300 km (187 mi) east of Kathmandu, -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 Nepal and India rail, over roughly 366 km (228 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kathmandu | Dārjiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 123,797 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Darjeeling railway station |
Clocks in Dārjiling are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 4 h 56 min journey lands only 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dārjiling
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Common questions
How far is Dārjiling from Kathmandu?
300 km (187 mi) in a straight line, east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 366 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Dārjiling 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 Kathmandu and Dārjiling?
Dārjiling is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Dārjiling?
The Rupee (INR).
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.