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
best- Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAU - IXB
3h 9m₹3,614–11,560Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri Jn.train Sang Rajdhani Exp
7h 3m₹857–2,697Bus
- Take the bus from Santipur to Siliguribus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
9h 10mDrive 419.5 km
- Drive from Guwahati to Darjilingcar 419.5 km
6h 21m₹4,707–6,799Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guwahati to Darjilingtaxi 419.5 km
6h 21m₹8,000–10,000Train via New Jalpaiguri
- Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguritrain 12423 / ...
7h 3m₹857–2,747Train, bus
- Take the train from Guwahati to Barpeta Roadtrain 15909 / ...
- Take the bus from Barpeta Road to Siliguribus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
10h 39m
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 9m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Guwahati to Darjiling. However, there are services departing from Santipur and arriving at Siliguri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
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 371 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 9m to get from Guwahati to Darjiling, including transfers.
Guwahati to Darjiling bus services, operated by Modern Travels, depart from Santipur 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 9m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 3m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Guwahati, India and Darjiling, India?
Starlight Airline flies from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) once daily. 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–8,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Barpeta Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Modern Travels
Bus from Santipur to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Modern Travels
- Website
- Network Travels
Bus from Barpeta Road to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Network Travels
- Phone
- +91 97337 81172
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rayan Bus
Bus from Barpeta Road to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Rayan Bus
- Website
- Joy Ramkrishna Bus Service
Bus from Barpeta Road to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Joy Ramkrishna Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Guwahati to Darjiling bus services, operated by Modern Travels, arrive at Siliguri 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 269+ hotels available in Darjiling.