Darjeeling to Bongaigaon
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Bongaigaon, Assam.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Darjeeling to Bongaigaon
307 km · ~6h 28m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near JaigaonAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BongaigaonBongaigaon, Assam
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Darjeeling to Bongaigaon
307 km · ~6h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → Bongaigaon
AC Seater / Volvo · ~307 km
~6h 49m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹910
Usual tea / meal halts: Buxa Tiger Reserve (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon, Assam
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Darjeeling to Bongaigaon
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Bongaigaon for Bongaigaon.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Darjeeling to Bongaigaon: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darjeeling to Bongaigaon is about 307 km by road, roughly 6.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 307 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,764 · Ertiga ₹13,665 · Innova ₹14,246 · Innova Crysta ₹17,597 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹24,109
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹340 · AC Seater ₹550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹490 · AC Sleeper ₹710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹910
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹340 · Third AC ₹460 · Second AC ₹640 · First AC ₹890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Bongaigaon guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bongaigaon.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Darjeeling to Bongaigaon. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kalimpong25 km from Darjeeling
West Bengal
- Malbazar70 km from Darjeeling
West Bengal
- Buxa Tiger Reserve180 km from Darjeeling
West Bengal
Hotels in Bongaigaon
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3 Star Hotel
Bongaigaon
Things to Do in Bongaigaon
Manas National Park
Vast wildlife sanctuary, home to protected species such as Bengal tigers, elephants & rhinos.
Buddhist Rock Cut Caves
The best-preserved relics of the architecture of the Buddhist period.
Jogighopa Cave Temples
The best-preserved relics of the architecture of the Salasthambha period are the remains of the five rock-cut caves at Jogighopa on the bank of the Brahmaputra in the…
Bagheswari Hill
It is in the middle of the city. From the highest point of the hill you can see a beautiful view of the whole city.
Bageshwari temple
It is a famous temple for religious in Western Assam.
Kakoijana Natural Park
It is 15 km away from Bongaigaon city towards the east, covering an area around 20 km².
Suggested Bongaigaon Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bongaigaon
- Travel from Darjeeling to Bongaigaon (about 6.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Koya Kujiya Eco Park
Day 2Explore Bongaigaon
- Visit Bagheswari Hill
- Visit Kakoijana Natural Park
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Bageshwari temple
- Head back to Darjeeling
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Bongaigaon trip and see the full Darjeeling → Bongaigaon → next stop route.
Bongaigaon → Buxa Tiger Reserve
About 130 km by road
Bongaigaon → Cooch Behar
About 145 km by road
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