Chhindwara to Shillong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to Shillong, Meghalaya.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Chhindwara to Shillong
1787 km · ~38h 24m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chhindwara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 894Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1194Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1340Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1490Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1640Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShillongShillong, Meghalaya
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Chhindwara to Shillong
1787 km · ~39h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chhindwara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhindwara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chhindwara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Change buses at a major city (around km 894)
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 → Shillong
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Arrive in Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chhindwara to Shillong
Nearest railway stations: Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara, Guwahati (about 68 km away) for Shillong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 50m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 48h 50m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 49h 15m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 5h 15m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Chhindwara to Shillong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chhindwara to Shillong is about 1787 km by road, roughly 35.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1787 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹61,466 · Ertiga ₹78,353 · Innova ₹81,731 · Innova Crysta ₹1,00,643 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,39,147
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,970 · AC Seater ₹3,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,860 · AC Sleeper ₹4,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,050
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,820 · Third AC ₹2,530 · Second AC ₹3,600 · First AC ₹5,030
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Shillong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Chhindwara to Shillong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Shillong
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Things to Do in Shillong
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is worth a visit while in Shillong.
Butterfly Museum
There is a huge collection of different types of butterflies. Students of zoology will find them interesting.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong which covers the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous North East Culture
Run by the Salesian order of the Catholic Church, the Don Bosco Museum is a truly amazing repository of information on the entire North Eastern region, covering the…
Golf course
Shillong golf course is located at an altitude of around 5200 ft. This is the first golf course of India which has 18 holes in it.
Lady Hydari Park
The park has a variety of local flowering plants and orchids. It also has a small zoo within it.
Suggested Shillong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Shillong
- Travel from Chhindwara to Shillong (about 35.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Sweet Falls
Day 2Explore Shillong
- Visit Umiam Lake
- Visit Madina Mosque
- Visit Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Elephant Falls
- Head back to Chhindwara
Extend Your Trip
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Shillong → Cherrapunji
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