Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Guwahati
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:25 AM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 933 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, SpiceJet |
Kolkata to Guwahati
Best Options
$9
$27
Other Options
Transportation from Kolkata to Guwahati
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Trains$ 8.91
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Flights$ 61.91
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Kolkata
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How to get from Kolkata to Guwahati
Travelling between Kolkata and Guwahati is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 26.92 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.90.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Guwahati?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Kolkata and Guwahati depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Guwahati. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 18h 40m to reach Guwahati.
How much does it cost to get from Kolkata to Guwahati?
Travelling between Kolkata and Guwahati can be as cheap as USD 8.90 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 26.92 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Kolkata and Guwahati ?
- 4 from Kolkata to Guwahati starting from 09:05 Kolkata until 09:05 Kolkata
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kolkata to Guwahati.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kolkata to Guwahati, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 61.91.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Kolkata and Guwahati
SpiceJet
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Kolkata to Guwahati?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 71% took a train
- 29% decided to fly