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Guwahati to Barasat

The distance from Guwahati to Barasat is about 629 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours (estimated).

629 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹22,009
Ertiga₹27,953
Innova₹29,143
Innova Crysta₹35,987
Tempo Traveller (12)₹49,352

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1,130
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,010
AC Sleeper₹1,450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,810
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1,290
First AC₹1,790
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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.

Overview

The distance from Guwahati to Barasat is about 629 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Guwahati to Barasat

629 km · ~13h 15m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Guwahati

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 165 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 315

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 465

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 165 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barasat

    Barasat, West Bengal

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: Guwahati to Barasat

629 km · ~13h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Guwahati

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Guwahati → Barasat

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~629 km

    ~13h 59m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810

  3. Arrive in Barasat

    Barasat, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Guwahati to Barasat

Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Howrah Jn for Barasat.

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
17h 55m161 stops
12:37 AM+1dBally
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
17h 56m161 stops
12:38 AM+1dBally
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
17h 56m165 stops
12:38 AM+1dBally
GUWAHATI - HOWRAH Saraighat SF Exp#12346 · Superfast
12:50 PMKamakhya
16h 14m167 stops
05:04 AM+1dBally
GUWAHATI - KOLKATA Garib Rath Exp#12518 · Garib Rath
09:05 PMKamakhya
17h 55m187 stops
03:00 PM+1dKolkata Chitpur

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Guwahati to Barasat. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Nongstoin110 km from Guwahati

    Meghalaya

Hotels in Barasat

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Treebo Globe International

Kolkata

Treebo Green View

Kolkata

Treebo Hoops - Airport

Kolkata

Treebo Vedanta

Kolkata

Things to Do in Barasat

Barasat Stadium

This football stadium is used mostly for Calcutta Football League matches. It is also used for several district-level, state-level and sometimes national level…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Uddyan

This is a renovated amusement park containing lakes, gardens, fountains, monuments, and statues. Contains boat rides and toy train rides.

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Budget Estimate

road

629 km

12.5 hours

Approximately 629 km by road from Guwahati to Barasat, roughly 12.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

629 km

The nearest railway station to Barasat is Barasat Junction railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Barasat trip and see the full Guwahati → Barasat → next stop route.

Barasat → Kanchrapara

About 35 km by road

Barasat → Halisahar

About 35 km by road

Barasat → Bansberia

About 40 km by road

Barasat → Sonarpur

About 40 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Barasat from Guwahati?

About 629 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Barasat?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 8 km away.

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