Kolkata to Sivasagar
The distance from Kolkata to Sivasagar is about 1002 km by road, roughly 20 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Kolkata to Sivasagar is about 1002 km by road, roughly 20 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Kolkata to Sivasagar
1002 km · ~21h 2m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 668Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 818Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SivasagarSivasagar, 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: Kolkata to Sivasagar
1002 km · ~22h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~501 km
~11h 8m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 501)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sivasagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sivasagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~501 km
~11h 8m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,450
- Arrive in Sivasagar
Sivasagar, 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: Kolkata to Sivasagar
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Sibsagar Town for Sivasagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 27h 55m in total
Change trains at Makuria — about 2h 49m wait
1 change · 27h 55m in total
Change trains at Makuria — about 2h 49m wait
1 change · 28h 20m in total
Change trains at Ajharail — about 3h 5m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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 Kolkata to Sivasagar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Cherrapunji590 km from Kolkata
Meghalaya
- Mawlynnong600 km from Kolkata
Meghalaya
- Jowai650 km from Kolkata
Meghalaya
- Diphu815 km from Kolkata
- Dimapur850 km from Kolkata
Nagaland
- Golaghat930 km from Kolkata
Hotels in Sivasagar
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Things to Do in Sivasagar
Gourisagar Tank
Gourisagar Tank is an artificial lake dating back to the Ahom dynasty. It was excavated between 1715 and 1719 by Queen Phuleswari, the chief consort of Ahom King Siva…
Gaurisagar Devi Dol
The biggest of the group, consecrated to Goddess Durga. The temple consists of a garbagriha (sanctum sanctorum) and mandap.
Gaurisagar Shiva Dol
Very similar to the nearby Devi Dol but smaller in size. It follows a similar floor plan with a similar spire.
Gaurisagar Vishnu Dol
This is located west of the Shiva Dol and has a similar floor plan. The spire differs from the other two, and the honeycomb design is similar to the one in Kamayakha.
Namdang Stone Bridge
The Ahom-era stone bridge was built in 1703 by the Ahom king Rudra Singha. It runs over the Namdang river, a tributary of the Dikhou river.
Na Pukhuri Shiva Dol
Construction of the temple began in 1773 during the reign of the Ahom king (reign: 1769 – 80) and was completed during the reign of Gaurinath Singha (1780 – 94). It…
Suggested Sivasagar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Sivasagar
- Travel from Kolkata to Sivasagar (about 20 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Hara Gouri Dol
Day 2Explore Sivasagar
- Visit Joysagar Devi Dol
- Visit Fakua Dol
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Tai Ahom Museum
- Head back to Kolkata
Budget Estimate
road
1002 km
20 hours
Approximately 1002 km by road from Kolkata to Sivasagar, roughly 20 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
1002 km
The nearest railway station to Sivasagar is Sibsagar Town railway station, about 0 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Sivasagar trip and see the full Kolkata → Sivasagar → next stop route.
Sivasagar → Dibrugarh
About 85 km by road
Sivasagar → Golaghat
About 110 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 1002 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Jorhat Airport (JRH), about 54 km away.
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