There are 4 ways to get from Guwahati to Darjeeling by plane, train, taxi, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 2h 33m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 10h 51m
2 alternative options
Train, taxi • 7h 36m
Drive • 7h 4m
Gauhati (GAU) to Bagdogra (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guwahati to Darjeeling is to train and bus which costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Guwahati to Darjeeling is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹16,000.
The distance between Guwahati and Darjeeling is 422 km. The road distance is 477.6 km.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Darjeeling without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Guwahati to Darjeeling, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Guwahati to Darjeeling is 478 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Guwahati to Darjeeling.
There are 935+ hotels available in Darjeeling. Prices start at ₹1,700 per night.
- Distance: 422.4 km
- Duration: 2h 33m
What companies run services between Guwahati, India and Darjeeling, India?
Starlight Airline and Spicejet fly from Guwahati to Darjeeling once daily.
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Gauhati to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500 - ₹8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Gauhati to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000 - ₹17,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230 - ₹1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230 - ₹300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950 - ₹1,200
Train from Guwahati to New Cooch Behar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180 - ₹1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180 - ₹240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750 - ₹1,000
- Phone
- 03582222576
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Cooch Behar to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹119
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800 - ₹3,400
Gourik Cab Services
- Phone
- +91 80 16 00 85 00
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
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