Prayagraj to Siliguri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 870 km
Approx Duration: 19.3 hrs
Route overview
Prayagraj to Siliguri is about 870 km by road, roughly 19.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Prayagraj to Siliguri
About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Prayagraj. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 435. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 585. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 735. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 135 km (about 2h 42m of driving) — Arrive in Siliguri
By bus: Prayagraj to Siliguri
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Prayagraj. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Prayagraj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Prayagraj → Siliguri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km Takes about 19h 20m. Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490.
- Arrive in Siliguri
By train: Prayagraj to Siliguri
The nearest railway stations are Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj and New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) — departs 09:00 AM from Allahabad Jn, arrives 11:44 PM at Rangapani, 14h 44m
- DELHI ANAND VIHAR - GUWAHATI North East Exp (12506) — departs 03:52 PM from Allahabad Jn, arrives 08:12 AM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 16h 20m
- NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12424) — departs 08:42 PM from Allahabad Jn, arrives 10:38 AM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 13h 56m
- New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express (22424) — departs 08:42 PM from Allahabad Jn, arrives 10:38 AM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 13h 56m
- BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp (15631) — departs 09:45 PM from Allahabad Jn, arrives 02:56 PM (+1 day) at Rangapani, 17h 11m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 870 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,670 · Sedan ₹11,410 · SUV ₹14,940 · Innova / MUV ₹16,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,250 · Second AC ₹1,770 · First AC ₹2,470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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