By train
Boarding at Guwahati (GHY) and arriving at New Delhi (NDLS), roughly 31 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from KYQ
- ₹14k to ₹25k
1,850 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Guwahati to Delhi
1,850 km Northeast to North, door to door. By train it is GHY to NDLS. By air it is GAU to DEL.
We run this corridor in both directions. Delhi to Guwahati is planned and priced the same way.
7+years of pet travel experience
4,000+pets moved safely across India
IPATA & IATAcertified handling and crate standards
1,850 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
What is the least stressful way to move a pet Guwahati to Delhi?
Answer
1,850 km is three to four days of driving, so the honest answer on this corridor is not road. A booked coupe out of GHY keeps your pet with a person for the whole journey, and a flight from GAU turns it into a few hours plus ground time.
Moving one pet Guwahati to Delhi costs ₹20k to ₹30k by road, ₹14k to ₹25k by train and ₹17k to ₹48k by air. The cheapest published option is train.
We usually recommend train here. This runs Northeast to North, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Train or air after comparing total travel time.
Pricing
Guwahati to Delhi pet transport cost by mode
Ranges are per pet and include handling and our coordinator. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately.
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| Mode | Cost per pet | Journey time | Coverage | Crate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹20k to ₹30k | 36 to 40 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹14k to ₹25k | 31 to 34 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | ₹17k to ₹48k | About 2.5 hours in the air | Airport to airport | IATA compliant hard crate | Add three to four hours ground handling at each end. |
Modes marked On request depend on live airline or railway availability for your date. See the full pet transport cost guide for what moves these numbers.
Choosing a mode
Train or air for Guwahati to Delhi, and when road still wins
By air
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 2.5 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is about 20 km out at Borjhar on the Guwahati side and 15 to 45 km depending on your part of NCR out at Palam at the other end, and that driving is part of the day.
- ₹17k to ₹48k
By road
A dedicated vehicle covers the 1,850 km from your Guwahati address to the Delhi address. At roughly 36 hours it means 3 nights on the road, which is why we rarely lead with road on this pair.
- ₹20k to ₹30k
Crate rules, coupe bookings and airline acceptance are the same on every route. They are set out on the road, train and air guides.
Timing
When to travel Guwahati to Delhi, and when not to
Guwahati brings hill roads and the monsoon
The monsoon from May to September is heavy and landslides can affect the hill routes towards Shillong and beyond. We plan buffer time rather than promise tight arrivals in that window. On the Guwahati pickup we check road status the day before and keep a spare day either side.
Delhi brings summer heat and winter fog
Summers cross 45 degrees and winters bring heavy fog. Both matter: we shift pickups to early morning in May and June, and build extra buffer into December and January journeys. On the Delhi delivery we load at first light and give an arrival window rather than a fixed time.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Guwahati to Delhi
The dogs we move most out of Guwahati are Indies, Labradors, German Shepherds, Spitz, Pugs and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 1,850 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Air or train | May qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets, which is the calmest option. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Train or air | A first AC coupe keeps your dog with a person the whole way. |
| Large dog, over 25 kg | Road or train | Cargo charges rise sharply with weight, so road or a booked coupe is usually kinder and cheaper. |
| Snub nosed breeds | Road or train only | Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and Shih Tzus are restricted from cargo holds by most airlines. |
| Cats | Train, in a 1A coupe | Cats stay enclosed and covered rather than taking walk breaks. They cannot use the train dog box. |
Two bonded pets from one home can often share a crate or coupe. Breed specific guidance is on the dog transport and cat transport pages.
What actually happens
The Guwahati to Delhi journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the coupe out of GHY and arrange the fitness certificate through our Guwahati vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Guwahati
Collection anywhere in Guwahati, including Zoo Road, Six Mile, Beltola.
- In transit
31 hours on board
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Delhi
Delivered anywhere in Delhi, including Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida.
Paperwork is the same on every domestic route: vaccination record, a fitness certificate dated within 72 hours, and your ID. No NOC and no titer test. Full document table and checklist.
Planning a Guwahati to Delhi move?
Tell us your pet's breed and weight and a rough date. You get an honest recommendation and a clear price on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Guwahati to Delhi pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Guwahati to Delhi?
The cheapest published option on this route is train at ₹14k to ₹25k. Road is ₹20k to ₹30k, train is ₹14k to ₹25k and air is ₹17k to ₹48k, per pet.
Your exact figure depends on your pet's weight, the crate and whether pickup is central or out towards North Guwahati. The same ranges apply both ways, so Delhi to Guwahati is priced the same.
How long does the Guwahati to Delhi journey take?
1,850 km works out at about 36 hours by road, roughly 31 hours by train, or 2.5 hours GAU to DEL plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Guwahati to Delhi?
This runs Northeast to North, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Train or air after comparing total travel time.
When is the worst time of year to move a pet Guwahati to Delhi?
Guwahati brings hill roads and the monsoon. The monsoon from May to September is heavy and landslides can affect the hill routes towards Shillong and beyond. We plan buffer time rather than promise tight arrivals in that window. On the Guwahati pickup we check road status the day before and keep a spare day either side.
Delhi brings summer heat and winter fog. Summers cross 45 degrees and winters bring heavy fog. Both matter: we shift pickups to early morning in May and June, and build extra buffer into December and January journeys. On the Delhi delivery we load at first light and give an arrival window rather than a fixed time.
Can my pet travel Guwahati to Delhi without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Guwahati, handover anywhere in Delhi, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Delhi to Guwahati?
Yes, and it is the same 1,850 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.