How to reach Guwahati

Guwahati, the gateway to the northeast, is the largest metropolis of Assam. Vacationers and nature lovers visit the city in large numbers every year to enjoy its natural beauty. As it is a popular city, reaching Guwahati from anywhere in the country is not a problem. The place is well connected with myriad Indian cities via air, rail and road. Guwahati Airport, also known as Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, is about 25 km from the city centre while Guwahati Railway Station is just 5 km away. Travellers can also reach here from other nearby prominent cities and towns, courtesy Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and private operated buses.

By air: Guwahati Airport, or Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, situated 25 km away from the main city, links the destination with all prime Indian cities. Regular flight options are available by carriers such as GoAir, Air India, AirAsia India, and Jet Airways for cities such as Kolkata, Bagdogra, Imphal, Delhi, Bangalore, Agartala and Mumbai, among others. Travellers can avail bus or prepaid taxi services to reach desired destination in Guwahati.

By road:
The city of Guwahati is well linked with several adjoining cities and towns via number of Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) and other private buses. Depending upon their requirement, travellers can choose from Volvo, deluxe, air conditioned or luxury buses. Several major national highways meet at Guwahati so one can easily drive from Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and Nagaland.
By rail:
Guwahati Railway Station, which is just 5 km away from the city centre, is one of the prime railheads in Assam. The station is well connected to all major Indian cities via broad rail network. Rajdhani Express, a premium train, takes about 34 hours to reach Guwahati from New Delhi. From outside the station, travellers can hire a cab or take a bus to reach Guwahati.