Bhind to Cherrapunji
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bhind, Madhya Pradesh to Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.
Approx Distance: 1687 km
Approx Duration: 37.5 hrs
Route overview
Bhind to Cherrapunji is about 1687 km by road, roughly 37.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Bhind to Cherrapunji
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhind. 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.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 422. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 572. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 722. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 844. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 994. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1144. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1265. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1415. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1565. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 122 km (about 2h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Cherrapunji
By bus: Bhind to Cherrapunji
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhind. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhind. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhind → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~844 km Takes about 18h 45m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 844). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cherrapunji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Cherrapunji. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~844 km Takes about 18h 45m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410.
- Arrive in Cherrapunji
By train: Bhind to Cherrapunji
The nearest railway stations are Bhind for Bhind and Mirza (about 88 km away) for Cherrapunji. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 38h 45m in total: Bhind Indore Express (21126) 05:10 PM Bhind to 07:05 PM Gwalior Jn, then Gwalior-Varanasi Bundelkhand Express (11107) 08:40 PM Gwalior Jn to 06:45 AM Allahabad Jn, then NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) 09:00 AM Allahabad Jn to 07:55 AM Azara — change at Gwalior Jn (about 1h 35m wait) and Allahabad Jn (about 2h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 52h 31m in total: Bhind Indore Express (21126) 05:10 PM Bhind to 07:05 PM Gwalior Jn, then Gwalior-Varanasi Bundelkhand Express (11107) 08:40 PM Gwalior Jn to 04:37 AM Manikpur Jn, then Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special (05649) 02:42 PM Manikpur Jn to 09:41 PM Azara — change at Gwalior Jn (about 1h 35m wait) and Manikpur Jn (about 10h 5m wait)
- With two changes, 52h 31m in total: Bhind Indore Express (21126) 05:10 PM Bhind to 06:48 PM Birlanagar, then SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA - JABALPUR Express (11450) 08:07 PM Birlanagar to 06:30 AM Katni, then Mumbai LTT - Kamakhya (Weekly) Special (05649) 11:20 AM Katni to 09:41 PM Azara — change at Birlanagar (about 1h 19m wait) and Katni (about 4h 50m 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 1687 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,660 · Sedan ₹22,030 · SUV ₹28,830 · Innova / MUV ₹32,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,390 · Second AC ₹3,400 · First AC ₹4,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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