Getting Around Assam: A Practical Transportation Guide for Travelers
A practical guide to navigating Assam—from trains and buses to ferries and shared taxis—so you can travel smoothly between cities, tea gardens, and national parks.
✈️ By Air:
Assam’s main gateway is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.
Direct flights connect Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with easy links to Northeast capitals.
Fast and reliable—but winter mornings may see fog delays.
🚆 By Train:
Assam is among the best rail-connected states in the Northeast.
Major stations include Guwahati, Dibrugarh, and Silchar, with direct trains from major Indian cities.
Budget-friendly, comfortable, and especially scenic in Upper Assam.
🚗 By Road:
Well-maintained highways connect Assam to West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
Ideal for short trips, though city traffic and hill-border routes can be slow.
🚌 Local Transport:
City buses, ASTC buses, autos, e-rickshaws, shared taxis, and app-based cabs in Guwahati make getting around easy and affordable.
🧭 Quick Tips:
Guwahati is the main transport hub.
Book flights and trains early, and expect busy roads during festivals and monsoon.
