Kolkata to Cherrapunji
The distance from Kolkata to Cherrapunji is about 569 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). As of March 2023, shared Sumos are available from the upper floor of the at the
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.
Overview
The distance from Kolkata to Cherrapunji is about 569 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). As of March 2023, shared Sumos are available from the upper floor of the at the bottom of the hill in Barabazar in Shillong, for ₹150 per seat. Smaller cars, where you'll be slightly less squished, are ₹200 per seat if shared.
Route Map
By Car: Kolkata to Cherrapunji
569 km · ~12h 3m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
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.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 285Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 435Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CherrapunjiCherrapunji, 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: Kolkata to Cherrapunji
569 km · ~12h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → Cherrapunji
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~569 km
~12h 39m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,640
- Arrive in Cherrapunji
Cherrapunji, 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: Kolkata to Cherrapunji
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Karimganj Junction (about 81 km away) for Cherrapunji.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 37h 10m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 55m wait
1 change · 41h 3m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 9h 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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolkata to Cherrapunji. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Basirhat60 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Gobardanga70 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
Hotels in Cherrapunji
Treebo hotels in Shillong, about 37 km from Cherrapunji. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
Treebo Omega Stay Inn
Shillong
Itsy Hotels Shillong Tower Guesthouse
Shillong
Things to Do in Cherrapunji
Mawsmai Cave
An exciting and beautiful for adventure seekers. Most tourists explores the caves bare foot as the floor is damp.
Living Root Bridges
The Living Root Bridges created by people of Khasi tribe is one of the most amazing examples of bio engineering. Created over years by carefully guiding the roots of…
Visit Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge
Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge is a living root bridge in Meghalaya, India. It can be reached via trekking 45 kilometres (28 mi), or 6500 steps, from Cherrapunji.
Visit Kynrem Falls
The Kynrem Falls is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Cherrapunji in East Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya. It is situated inside the…
Visit Wah Kaba Falls
Wah Kaba Falls is a waterfall located near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, in the north eastern India. The waterfall descends from a steep rockface and drops approximately…
Suggested Cherrapunji Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cherrapunji
- Travel from Kolkata to Cherrapunji (about 11.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Nohsngithiang Falls
Day 2Explore Cherrapunji
- Visit Nohkalikai Falls
- Visit Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Kynrem Falls
- Head back to Kolkata
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
569 km
11.5 hours
Approximately 569 km by road from Kolkata to Cherrapunji, roughly 11.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
569 km
The nearest railway station to Cherrapunji is Chhatak Bazar railway station, about 29 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Cherrapunji trip and see the full Kolkata → Cherrapunji → next stop route.
Cherrapunji → Dharmanagar
About 145 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 569 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Shillong Airport (SHL), about 53 km away.
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