Kalimpong Travel - Nearest Airport, Station and driving distances

How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport is at Bagdogra and the nearest railhead at Siliguri. Kalimong is linked with Gangtok and Bagdogra by road. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

The nearest airport is Bagdogra which is 80 km from Kalimpong.

Road

Kalimpong is connected to Darjeeling, Siliguri and Gangtok by road through buses, jeeps and private taxis.

Bus Stand

Kalimpong is connected with all weather metalled road with Siliguri, Gangtok, Darjeeling etc. The main bus and jeep station is located on Ongden Road. There is jeep service between Kalimpong and Darjeeling (3 hours). However, bus service between these two towns is not so good. Buses and jeeps can be taken to go to Siliguri (3 hours). There are few buses to Gangtok and Bagdogra. From the Indian Airlines Office (Ph: 55241), located on the Main Road, travelers can book tickets for Indian Airlines flights scheduled from Bagdogra.

Rail

The nearest railway stations are Siliguri Junction & New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.

Railway Stations

While the nearest railhead connecting the rest of India is New Jalpaiguri 77 km, located on the outskirts of Siliguri and Siliguri Junction.

Local Transport

Tourist Cars, Tourist mini coaches and Taxis are available for transfer of passengers between Kalimpong and Siliguri/New Jalpaiguri Junction/ Bagdogra, and also for sightseeing at fixed rates and may be reserved through Tourist Bureau, Govt. of West Bengal, Kalimpong. Private Taxis, Jeeps and Landrovers are available for local sightseeing in and around Kalimpong.

Accessibility

By Air

Nearest Airport is Bagdogra (80 km) 3 hours drive.

By Rail

The nearest railheads are Siliguri 66 km and New Jalpaiguri 80 km which are well connected to all parts of India.

By Road

66 km from Siliguri, 50 km from Darjeeling and reachable under 3 hours.