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Alappuzha to Shillong

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Alappuzha, Kerala to Shillong, Meghalaya.

Approx Distance: 3156 km

Approx Duration: 70.1 hrs

Route overview

Alappuzha to Shillong is about 3156 km by road, roughly 70.1 hours of travel time.

By car: Alappuzha to Shillong

About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Alappuzha. 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.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 395. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 545. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 695. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 789. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 939. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1089. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1184. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1334. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1484. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1578. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1728. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1878. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1973. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2123. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2273. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2367. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2517. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2667. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2762. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2912. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3062. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km (about 1h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Shillong

By bus: Alappuzha to Shillong

4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Alappuzha. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Alappuzha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Alappuzha → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 789). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shillong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1578). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shillong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Change buses at a major city (around km 2367). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shillong. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Shillong. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~789 km Takes about 17h 32m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260.
Arrive in Shillong

By train: Alappuzha to Shillong

The nearest railway stations are Alleppey for Alappuzha and Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong. Trains between them in the timetable data:

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp (12515) — departs 03:50 PM from Kumaranallur, arrives 05:11 AM (+3 days) at Kamakhya, 61h 21m
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) — departs 08:05 PM from Kottayam, arrives 01:41 PM (+3 days) at Kamakhya, 65h 36m
With one change, 60h 22m in total: KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp (15905) 07:33 PM Changanaseri to 11:05 AM Gudur Jn, then TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp (12507) 12:01 PM Gudur Jn to 07:55 AM Guwahati — change at Gudur Jn (about 56m wait)
With one change, 61h 6m in total: Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express (16322) 06:49 PM Punnapura to 04:47 AM Samalpatti, then TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp (12507) 05:28 AM Samalpatti to 07:55 AM Guwahati — change at Samalpatti (about 41m wait)
With one change, 61h 17m in total: Himsagar Express (16317) 06:38 PM Changanaseri to 11:50 AM Nellore, then TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp (12507) 12:36 PM Nellore to 07:55 AM Guwahati — change at Nellore (about 46m wait)

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 3156 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,820 · Sedan ₹41,130 · SUV ₹53,800 · Innova / MUV ₹60,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,730
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,470 · AC Seater ₹5,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,050 · AC Sleeper ₹7,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,890
Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,190 · Third AC ₹4,450 · Second AC ₹6,340 · First AC ₹8,870

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Alappuzha to Shillong

Route overview

By car: Alappuzha to Shillong

By bus: Alappuzha to Shillong

By train: Alappuzha to Shillong

Tentative fare estimate

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