subject: The Best Known Route From Kolkata To Guwahati [print this page] Kolkata is considered as the cultural capital of India by many. Guwahati is referred to as the Gateway to the North East. Guwahati is also the largest metropolitan city in the north-east region of India and is one of the fastest developing cities in the north-east region. Kolkata in the state of West Bengal and Guwahati in the state of Assam are well-linked to each other.
The distance between the two cities of Kolkata and Guwahati is about 1003 km and can be covered by taking a travel time of about 14 hours and 40 minutes, via road. Guwahati can be reached through all modes of transportations like air, rail and road from Kolkata.
The express train services from Kolkata to Guwahati take a travel time of 18 to 21 hours approximately to reach Guwahati from Kolkata. The Kanchenjunga Express No: 15657 departs from Sealdah railway station at 6:35 am and reaches Guwahati at 4:30 am within 21 hours and 55 minutes on all the days. Guwahati Express No: 12515 departs from Howrah Junction railway station at 11:15 am and reaches Guwahati at 5:50 am within 18 hours and 35 minutes on all Tuesdays. Sc Ghy Express No: 12513 departs from Howrah Junction railway station at 11:15 am and reaches Guwahati at 5:50 am within 18 hours and 35 minutes on all Mondays. Guwahati Express No: 12509 departs from Howrah Junction railway station at 11:15 am and reaches Guwahati at 5:50 am within 18 hours and 35 minutes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Dibrugarh Express No: 15901 departs from Howrah Junction railway station at 2:15 pm and reaches Guwahati at 8:15 am within 18 hours on all Wednesdays.
There are no bus services available to travel; from Kolkata to Guwahati since the distance is too large. However, the travel time taken by bus to reach Guwahati from Kolkata is calculated to be 13 to 14 hours.
Private taxis and cabs are available from Kolkata to reach Guwahati. The fare rates range from 20,000 to 90,000 rupees round the trip depending upon the type of vehicle chosen by the traveler.
Kolkata offers numerous daily flights to Guwahati, and air travel from Kolkata to Guwahati is popular, as many airlines offer budget and discounted air tickets. The time taken to travel from Kolkata to Guwahati via air is about one and a half to two hours. Flight journey is the most comfortable way to reach Guwahati from Kolkata. Daily flights are provided by Indian Airlines, Jet Air, IndiGo, Air Sahara and Air Deccan to travel from Kolkata to Guwahati.
Journey by flight is expensive but journey by train is economical and comfortable to travel from Kolkata to Guwahati.
