Lucknow to Shillong
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Shillong, Meghalaya.
Approx Distance: 1431 km
Approx Duration: 31.8 hrs
Route overview
Lucknow to Shillong is about 1431 km by road, roughly 31.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Lucknow to Shillong
About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow. 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.
- 58 km (about 1h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 358. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 508. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 658. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 58 km (about 1h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 716. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 866. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1016. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 58 km (about 1h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1073. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1223. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1373. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 58 km (about 1h 9m of driving) — Arrive in Shillong
By bus: Lucknow to Shillong
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716). 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) · ~716 km Takes about 15h 55m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Shillong
By train: Lucknow to Shillong
The nearest railway stations are Lucknow for Lucknow and Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Weekly Express (15904) — departs 11:30 AM from Lucknow, arrives 06:16 PM (+1 day) at Kamakhya, 30h 46m
- JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Lohit Exp (15652) — departs 03:30 PM from Lucknow, arrives 10:28 PM (+1 day) at Kamakhya, 30h 58m
- JAMMU TAWI - GUWAHATI Amarnath Exp (15654) — departs 03:30 PM from Lucknow, arrives 10:28 PM (+1 day) at Kamakhya, 30h 58m
- NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12436) — departs 05:35 PM from Lucknow, arrives 06:50 PM (+1 day) at Kamakhya, 25h 15m
- NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH Rajdhani Exp (12236) — departs 05:35 PM from Lucknow, arrives 06:54 PM (+1 day) at Kamakhya, 25h 19m
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 1431 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,840 · Sedan ₹18,700 · SUV ₹24,480 · Innova / MUV ₹27,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,570 · AC Seater ₹2,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,290 · AC Sleeper ₹3,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,460 · Third AC ₹2,030 · Second AC ₹2,890 · First AC ₹4,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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- Shillong to Agartala
- Shillong to Aizawl
- Shillong to Kohima
- Shillong to Imphal
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