Khanapara Bus Stop — home to the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) Khanapara — is Guwahati’s most critical long-distance transport gateway and one of Northeast India’s most strategically positioned inter-state bus terminals. Situated at the Assam-Meghalaya border on National Highway 27, Khanapara ISBT is the point where Guwahati opens its doors to the Seven Sister States — serving as the principal road departure point for buses heading to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and the broader Northeast corridor. For travellers, tourists, traders, and working professionals navigating the Northeast, every long road journey inevitably begins or ends at Khanapara.
Location and Address
Khanapara Bus Stop and ISBT are located on National Highway 27 at the Assam-Meghalaya border in the southeastern part of Guwahati city.
Address: ISBT Khanapara, National Highway 27, Khanapara, Guwahati — 781022, Assam
The terminal is approximately 10 kilometres from Guwahati Railway Station, 12 kilometres from Paltan Bazaar ASTC Bus Station, 8 kilometres from Dispur — Assam’s state capital — and approximately 15 kilometres from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Khanapara’s position at the NH-27 junction makes it the most naturally accessible inter-state bus point in the entire Guwahati metropolitan area.
How to Reach Khanapara Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| ASTC City Bus | Routes 23, 32, 34 and others — serving Khanapara corridor | Regular service |
| Private Bus | Multiple private operators on Khanapara Road | Frequent throughout the day |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available on NH-27 and Khanapara area throughout the day | Readily available |
| Shared Tempo (Vikram) | Available on local Guwahati city corridors | Local zone travel |
| App-Based Cab | Ola and Uber operational in Guwahati | 20 — 35 minutes from city centre |
| Private Vehicle | NH-27 direct access — well-connected highway | Easy road access |
Khanapara Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| ASTC Inter-State — Shillong | 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Frequent departures |
| ASTC Inter-State — Dibrugarh | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | Multiple daily services |
| ASTC Inter-State — Silchar | 5:30 AM | 8:30 PM | Regular services |
| ASTC — Itanagar / Arunachal | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Morning-heavy schedule |
| ASTC Night Super Services | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Overnight routes to distant NE cities |
| Private Operators — All Routes | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Multiple operators with varied timings |
| ASTC City Bus — Route 32 | 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Six Mile — Khanapara corridor |
| ASTC City Bus — Route 34 | 6:00 AM | 9:30 PM | Hatigaon — Amingaon via Khanapara |
| Ticket Counter Hours | 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | ASTC counters open daily |
Note: ISBT Khanapara operates 24 hours but most services depart between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Night bus services for Silchar, Imphal, Itanagar, and Siliguri depart after 8:00 PM. Always confirm schedules at the terminal or online before travel, particularly during Bihu festivals when demand surges dramatically.
Facilities at Khanapara ISBT
| Facility | Status | Details |
| ISBT Terminal Building | ✅ Available | Modern terminal with multiple platforms |
| Passenger Waiting Area | ✅ Available | Spacious, clean seating arrangements |
| ASTC Ticket Counters | ✅ Available | Government bus booking windows |
| Private Operator Kiosks | ✅ Available | Separate counters for private operators |
| Food Courts and Eateries | ✅ Available | Restaurants, snack stalls, tea shops |
| Washrooms | ✅ Available | Well-maintained facilities within terminal |
| Drinking Water | ✅ Available | Water points within the terminal |
| Luggage Trolleys | ✅ Available | Baggage handling assistance |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks within and adjacent to terminal |
| CCTV Surveillance | ✅ Active | Security cameras throughout terminal |
| Police Outpost | ✅ Active | On-site police presence for passenger safety |
| Left Luggage | ✅ Available | Enquire at ASTC depot office |
Major Bus Routes From Khanapara ISBT
| Destination | Operator | Journey Time | Approx. Fare |
| Shillong — Meghalaya | ASTC / Private | 2 — 3 hours | ₹80 — ₹200 |
| Dibrugarh — Upper Assam | ASTC / Private | 9 — 11 hours | ₹350 — ₹600 |
| Silchar — Barak Valley | ASTC Night Super | 8 — 10 hours | ₹300 — ₹550 |
| Itanagar — Arunachal Pradesh | ASTC / Private | 5 — 7 hours | ₹250 — ₹450 |
| Imphal — Manipur | ASTC / Private | 12 — 14 hours | ₹600 — ₹900 |
| Siliguri — West Bengal | Private Operators | 7 — 8 hours | ₹350 — ₹600 |
| Jorhat — Middle Assam | ASTC Express | 6 — 7 hours | ₹250 — ₹400 |
| Nagaon | ASTC Ordinary | 2 — 3 hours | ₹100 — ₹180 |
| Tezpur | ASTC Express | 3 — 4 hours | ₹150 — ₹250 |
| Dhubri — Lower Assam | ASTC | 5 — 6 hours | ₹200 — ₹350 |
Nearby Area
Khanapara Veterinary College Area — The Assam Agricultural University’s Veterinary College campus is located in the Khanapara zone — one of the area’s significant educational and research institutions. The college and its surrounding residential quarters contribute to the locality’s educated, institutional character.
Meghalaya Border and Byrnihat — Khanapara sits literally at the border of Assam and Meghalaya — one of the few points in India where you can walk from one state directly into another. The adjacent Byrnihat industrial area across the Meghalaya border is a major industrial cluster with cement, coal, and pharmaceutical units — generating significant cross-border commercial traffic through the ISBT daily.
Beltola and Dispur — The state capital Dispur and the dense residential suburb of Beltola are located approximately 5 to 8 kilometres from Khanapara — accessible by city bus and auto. Dispur houses the Assam Secretariat, Raj Bhavan, and the state government administrative complex.
Ganeshguri and Zoo Road — The Ganeshguri commercial area — one of Guwahati’s most important commercial hubs — is accessible from Khanapara via the Beltola corridor. Zoo Road and the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden are also within the broader southeastern Guwahati zone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is ISBT Khanapara the same as Khanapara Bus Stop? Yes. The Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is located at Khanapara — though the area also has the older ASTC bus station at the same location which still handles some services and passenger drop-offs.
Q2. Can I get a bus to Shillong from Khanapara? Yes. Frequent ASTC and private buses connect Khanapara to Shillong — departures throughout the day from approximately 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Journey takes 2 to 3 hours.
Q3. Are night buses available from Khanapara ISBT? Yes. Night Super and overnight services to Silchar, Imphal, Itanagar, and Siliguri depart from 8:00 PM onward. The terminal itself operates 24 hours.
Q4. How far is Khanapara from Guwahati Railway Station? Approximately 10 kilometres — 25 to 35 minutes by auto-rickshaw or cab depending on traffic.
Q5. Can I book ASTC tickets online for Khanapara services? Yes. ASTC tickets are available online through the ASTC official portal and on platforms like RedBus and MakeMyTrip for bookable services.
Q6. Is parking available at Khanapara ISBT? Yes. The ISBT has vehicle parking for private cars and two-wheelers in the terminal area — particularly useful for travellers being dropped off for long-distance journeys.
