Pali to Cherrapunji
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Pali, Rajasthan to Cherrapunji, Meghalaya.
Approx Distance: 2395 km
Approx Duration: 53.2 hrs
Route overview
Pali to Cherrapunji is about 2395 km by road, roughly 53.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Pali to Cherrapunji
About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pali. 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.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 399. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 549. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 699. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 798. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 948. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1098. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1198. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1348. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1597. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1747. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1897. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1996. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2146. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2296. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 99 km (about 1h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Cherrapunji
By bus: Pali to Cherrapunji
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pali. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pali → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 798). 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 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1597). 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 2 → Cherrapunji. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~798 km Takes about 17h 44m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280.
- Arrive in Cherrapunji
By train: Pali to Cherrapunji
The nearest railway stations are Pali Marwar for Pali 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, 49h 57m in total: Mumbai BandraT-Bikaner SF Special (04728) 05:58 AM Rajkiawas to 07:20 AM Jodhpur Jn, then Marudhar Express (14854) 09:50 AM Jodhpur Jn to 10:05 PM Tundla Jn, then NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) 02:50 AM Tundla Jn to 07:55 AM Azara — change at Jodhpur Jn (about 2h 30m wait) and Tundla Jn (about 4h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 49h 57m in total: Mumbai BandraT-Bikaner SF Special (04728) 05:58 AM Rajkiawas to 07:20 AM Jodhpur Jn, then Marudhar Express (14864) 09:50 AM Jodhpur Jn to 10:05 PM Tundla Jn, then NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) 02:50 AM Tundla Jn to 07:55 AM Azara — change at Jodhpur Jn (about 2h 30m wait) and Tundla Jn (about 4h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 49h 57m in total: Mumbai BandraT-Bikaner SF Special (04728) 05:58 AM Rajkiawas to 07:20 AM Jodhpur Jn, then Marudhar Express (14866) 09:50 AM Jodhpur Jn to 10:05 PM Tundla Jn, then NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) 02:50 AM Tundla Jn to 07:55 AM Azara — change at Jodhpur Jn (about 2h 30m wait) and Tundla Jn (about 4h 45m 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 2395 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,450 · Sedan ₹31,240 · SUV ₹40,870 · Innova / MUV ₹45,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,630 · AC Seater ₹4,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · AC Sleeper ₹5,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,380 · Second AC ₹4,820 · First AC ₹6,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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