There are 7 ways to get from Guwahati to Darjiling by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
best- Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAU - IXB
3h 14m₹4,714–13,560Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn.train Sang Rajdhani Exp
7h 3m₹857–2,697Bus
- Take the bus from Guwahati, Assam to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Guwahati, Assam - Siliguri, West Bengal
10h 55mDrive 419.5 km
- Drive from Guwahati to Darjilingcar 419.5 km
6h 21m₹4,719–6,816Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guwahati to Darjilingtaxi 419.5 km
6h 21m₹8,000–10,000Taxi to Umroi Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Guwahati to Umroi Airport (SHL)taxi
- Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane SHL - IXB
6h 8m₹12,986–26,357Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguritrain 12423 / ...
7h 3m₹857–2,747
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guwahati to Darjiling is to train via New Jalpaiguri which costs ₹850 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Guwahati to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Guwahati to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Guwahati, Assam and arriving at Siliguri, West Bengal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Guwahati to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Guwahati and arriving at New Jalpaiguri Jn. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Guwahati and Darjiling is 372 km. The road distance is 419.5 km.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Darjiling without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Guwahati to Darjiling, including transfers.
Guwahati to Darjiling bus services, operated by Raj Bus Services, depart from Guwahati, Assam station.
Guwahati to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guwahati station.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Darjiling is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Guwahati, India and Darjiling, India?
Starlight Airline flies from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn. once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–11,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Umroi Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Umroi Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–38,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–10,000
Kamakshi Tours
- Phone
- +91 98 64 04 79 96
- Website
- kamakshitours.com
Xcell Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 07 09 70 70
- Website
- xcell.co.in
Kamakshi Tours
- Phone
- +91 98 64 04 79 96
- Website
- kamakshitours.com
Xcell Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 07 09 70 70
- Website
- xcell.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Guwahati to Darjiling bus services, operated by Raj Bus Services, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.
Guwahati to Darjiling train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guwahati to Darjiling is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Guwahati to Darjiling.
There are 283+ hotels available in Darjiling.