Gangtok to Guwahati -> Distance, Car, Road, Train, Flight, Bus

Gangtok to Guwahati

Gangtok to Guwahati Road Distance

541 km

Gangtok to Guwahati Aerial Distance

338 km

Gangtok to Guwahati Travel Time

11 hours 10 mins

How to reach Guwahati from Gangtok

Adjacent to the Brahmputra River, is a vast city, Guwahati in the major tea growing state of India, Assam. Gangtok is situated approximately 500 kms to the east of Guwahati in the sate of Sikkim. Not many options are available operate between the two cities, hence most people prefer to travel by car as the drive is long and can get exhausting.

Knowing The Details

1. Gangtok to Guwahati by Road

2. Gangtok to Guwahati by Bus and Train

3. Popular Routes to Guwahati

4. Popular Routes from Gangtok

5. Places to Visit in Guwahati

6. Hotels in Guwahati

Guwahati Travel Packages

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1. Gangtok to Guwahati by Road

The drive between the cities is quite long, taking about 12 hours. This can get quite hectic for a lot of people. We suggest you take an overnight stop midway and start again the next morning. The roads have several eating points.

Approximate Travel Time: 11 hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 5000
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Route 1: Via NH 27

Distance: 520 Kms
Time: 11 hours 30 minutes
Sights on the way: Hanuman Tok (Gangtok), Tashi View Point ( Gangtok), Enchey Monastery (Gangtok), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Phodong Monastery (Kalimpong), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon, Bagheswari Hill (Bongaigaon), Manas National Park, Barpeta Satra Namghar, Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati), Umananda Temple (Guwahati).
Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati).

Route 2: Via Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and Royal Manas National Park

Distance: 600 Kms
Time: 16 Hours
Sights on the way: Hanuman Tok (Gangtok), Tashi View Point ( Gangtok), Enchey Monastery (Gangtok), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Phodong Monastery (Kalimpong), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon, Bagheswari Hill (Bongaigaon), Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park , Royal Manas National Park, Barpeta Satra Namghar, Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati), Umananda Temple (Guwahati).
Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati).

2. Gangtok to Guwahati by Bus and Train

A bus and train option is also available to travel between these two cities, and is also much cheaper than a taxi. However an interchange is required and this combination also takes more time than road. The train also runs only twice a week on this route, so we suggest you book your tickets well in advance and plan your trip well.

Part 1: Gangtok to Siliguri by Bus

Route Operator: Redbus
Starting Point: Gangtok
Terminating Point: Siliguri
Travel time: 4 Hours 30 minutes
Distance: 130 Kms Kms
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Ticket cost: INR 700

Part 2: Siliguri to Guwahati by Train

Travel time: 8 Hours 30 minutes
Distance: 440 Kms
Frequency: Twice a week
Ticket cost: INR 250

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.

Popular Routes to Guwahati