Bengaluru to Guwahati Trains

Several trains are running from Bengaluru to Guwahati based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Bengaluru to Guwahati is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

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Bengaluru to Guwahati Distance

There are 6 trains running from Bengaluru to Guwahati, covering an approximate distance of 2963 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.

Bengaluru to Guwahati Timings

The first train from Bengaluru to Guwahati is NEWTINSUKIA EXP (22501) departing at 03:10 from Bangalore (SMVB).

The last train from Bengaluru to Guwahati is SMVB NTSK SPL (05951), departing at 23:50 from Bangalore (SMVB).

The boarding stations for all Bengaluru to Guwahati trains are -

• Smvt bengaluru (SMVB)

• Guwahati (GHY)
• Kamakhya Junction (KYQ)

Assam's capital Guwahati is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in India's northeast. Guwahati serves as the gateway to India's serene and scenic northeast. It’s diverse in culture and rich in heritage. Situated beside the famous Brahmaputra River, Guwahati houses major Hindu holy shrines, such as the Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, etc.

Guwahati is well connected by road and railways and also has an international airport. Currently, three trains ply between Bengaluru and Guwahati, covering the distance in over two days.

Home to some of the oldest Hindu temples of India, Guwahati was earlier known by the name Kamrup. The backdrop of the Brahmaputra River and the Shillong plateau provide Guwahati with some of the most scenic views. Here are some of the places that you can’t afford to miss while you’re in Guwahati

Kamakhya Temple

One of the major Shakti Peethas of India, the Kamakhya Temple is a revered shrine in Guwahati. The temple is associated with the famous story of Shiva and Daksha Yagna and is visited by millions of devotees throughout the year. The legendary temple is located on Nilachal Hill, and the complex consists of six temples and six monuments.

Visit this temple in June to take part in the celebration of a legend. The months of September and October experience the grand celebration of Durga Puja.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary is situated in the Mayong Village in the Morigaon district of Assam, 82 km from Guwahati. Nature lovers assemble to see the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Asiatic buffaloes, leopards, wild bears, civets, etc. The sanctuary is open for visitors from 6.30 am to 5 pm and has an entry fee of Rs 50 per person.

Umananda Island

Umananda Island is a must on your Guwahati travel bucket list. Also known as Peacock Island, it is situated in the river Brahmaputra. The island is one of the smallest islands in the world and also houses a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The island is open to visitors from 5 am to 6 pm and is reachable by jetties on the river banks.

Here’s an extended list of all trains operating between Bengaluru and Guwahati. The schedule is different for each train; some operate regularly, while some operate on specific days of the week.

1. 12509 - Bengaluru-Guwahati Express
2. 12504 - Agartala-Bengaluru Humsafar Express
3. 22501 - Bengaluru-New Tinsukia Express

You can check the redRail App to book online train tickets on the redRail train ticket booking website.

The average travelling time between Bengaluru and Guwahati by train is two days and three hours. The route covers 42 major stations.

1. Bangalore Cantt (BNC)
2. SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB)
3. Krishnarajapuram (KJM)
4. Bangarpet (BWT)
5. Jolarpettai (JTJ)
6. Katpadi Jn (KPD)
7. Arakkonam Jn (AJJ)
8. Perambur (PER)
9. Ongole (OGL)
10. Vijayawada (BZA)
11. Rajahmundry (RJY)
12. Visakhapatnam (VSKP)
13. Vizianagram (VZM)
14. Srikakulam Road (CHE)
15. Palasa (PSA)
16. Brahmapur (BAM)
17. Balugaon (BALU)
18. Khurda Road Jn (KUR)
19. Bhubaneswar (BBS)
20. Cuttack (CTC)
21. Jajpur K Road (JJKR)
22. Bhadrak (BHC)
23. Balasore (BLS)
24. Kharagpur Jn (KGP)
25. Dankuni (DKAE)
26. Bolpur S Niktn (BHP)
27. Rampur Hat (RPH)
28. New Farakka Jn (NFK)
29. Malda Town (MLDT)
30. Barsoi Jn (BOE)
31. Kishanganj (DKZ)
32. New Jalpaiguri (NJP)
33. Jalpaiguri Road (JPE)
34. Dhupguri (DQG)
35. New Cooch Behar (NCB)
36. New Alipurduar (NOQ)
37. Kokrajhar (KOJ)
38. New Bongaigaon (NBQ)
39. Barpeta Road (BPRD)
40. Rangiya Jn (RNY)
41. Kamakhya (KYQ)
42. Guwahati (GHY)

Check the train timetable and how long it halts at your station. You can also check where the train halts for the longest time to get down for a break.

You must reach your train station in time to avoid missing your train. Since the roads are always laden with traffic, metros make it easier for you to reach the train station in time. Bengaluru has four

For Bengaluru

The Cubbon Park metro is the closest to the Bangalore Cantt Station; from Cubbon Park, you can take buses 295, 300H, 301F and 302B to reach Bangalore Cantt. The Baiyappanahalli metro station is just 2 km from SMVT station and 3 km away from Krishnarajapuram Station.

For Guwahati

Unlike Bengaluru, Guwahati does not have a metro line yet but has a good plan for four metro lines proposed by the government. The nearest railway station is Kamakhya, and the closest bus stand to Guwahati station is the Guwahati train bus stand.

If your train ticket is not confirmed, need not worry. Alternatively, you can travel by bus from Bengaluru to Guwahati through redBus bus booking app. Book now!