Shillong to Agartala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Agartala, Tripura.
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: Shillong to Agartala
265 km · ~5h 38m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AgartalaAgartala, Tripura
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: Shillong to Agartala
265 km · ~5h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shillong
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shillong. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shillong → Agartala
AC Seater / Volvo · ~265 km
~5h 53m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
- Arrive in Agartala
Agartala, Tripura
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shillong to Agartala
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Agartala for Agartala.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 23h in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 3h 15m wait
1 change · 30h 45m in total
Change trains at Lumding Jn — about 11h 33m 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.
Shillong to Agartala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Agartala is about 265 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 265 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹790
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹770
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 Agartala.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Shillong to Agartala. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Cherrapunji45 km from Shillong
Meghalaya
Hotels in Agartala
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Things to Do in Agartala
Nehru Park
Inaugurated in 2003, it is a happy hub for people of all ages looking to get away from the city.
Rabindra Kanan
A park with lush greenery and an abundance of flowers, home to children and young people looking for a peaceful getaway.
Rose Valley Amusement Park
Rose Valley Amusement Park is worth a visit while in Agartala.
Ujjayanta Palace
Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, this is a two-storey mansion, with mixed type of architecture with three high domes, the central one being 86…
Akhaura Checkpost
It handles the largest number of visitors to and from neighbouring Bangladesh.
Gedu Miar Maszid
The main place of worship for the Muslims of Tripura, this imposing mosque bears testimony to the devotion and piety of a remarkable individual.
Suggested Agartala Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Agartala
- Travel from Shillong to Agartala (about 5.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Ujjayanta Palace
Day 2Explore Agartala
- Visit Pushbanta Palace
- Visit Pilak
- Visit Maharaja Bir Bikram College
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Sukanta Academy
- Head back to Shillong
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Agartala trip and see the full Shillong → Agartala → next stop route.
Agartala → Dharmanagar
About 140 km by road
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