Dehradun to Shillong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand 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: Dehradun to Shillong
1896 km · ~41h 15m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dehradun
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.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 379Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 529Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 679Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 758Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 908Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1058Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1138Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1288Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1438Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1517Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1667Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1817Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m 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: Dehradun to Shillong
1896 km · ~42h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dehradun
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dehradun. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dehradun → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~948 km
~21h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 948)
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) · ~948 km
~21h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700
- 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: Dehradun to Shillong
Nearest railway stations: Dehradun for Dehradun, Guwahati (about 68 km away) for Shillong.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 35h 20m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 52m wait
1 change · 36h 10m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 59m 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.
Dehradun to Shillong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dehradun to Shillong is about 1896 km by road, roughly 37.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1896 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,687 · Ertiga ₹92,595 · Innova ₹96,577 · Innova Crysta ₹1,18,985 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,64,264
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · AC Sleeper ₹4,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,680 · Second AC ₹3,820 · First AC ₹5,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Shillong guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Shillong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dehradun to Shillong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ranikhet200 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Pithoragarh300 km from Dehradun
Uttarakhand
- Mirik1385 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
- Kalimpong1410 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
- Jalpaiguri1470 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
- Dinhata1580 km from Dehradun
West Bengal
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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 Dehradun to Shillong (about 37.9 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 Dehradun
Extend Your Trip
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Shillong → Cherrapunji
About 50 km by road
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