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Shillong to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

578 kmDistance
11.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6460
Sedan₹7610
SUV₹9980
Innova / MUV₹11180
Tempo Traveller₹13020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹640
AC Seater₹1040
Non-AC Sleeper₹920
AC Sleeper₹1330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1670
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Train
Sleeper₹380
Economy₹610
Third AC₹840
Second AC₹1190
First AC₹1650
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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 Ambika Kalna

578 km · ~12h 14m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shillong

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 289

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 439

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

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 Ambika Kalna

578 km · ~12h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Shillong → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~578 km

    ~12h 51m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670

  3. Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

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 Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - HOWRAH Kamrup Exp#15960 · Express
07:52 AMKamakhya
19h 40m160 stops
03:32 AM+1dAmbika Kalna
GUWAHATI - KOLKATA Garib Rath Exp#12518 · Garib Rath
09:05 PMKamakhya
15h 40m156 stops
12:45 PM+1dAmbika Kalna
KAMAKHYA - PURI Weekly Spl#15644 · Express
11:45 PMKamakhya
20h 2m160 stops
07:47 PM+1dAmbika Kalna

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.

Transport Options

Shillong to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shillong to Ambika Kalna is about 578 km by road, roughly 11.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 578 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,460 · Sedan ₹7,610 · SUV ₹9,980 · Innova / MUV ₹11,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹640 · AC Seater ₹1,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹920 · AC Sleeper ₹1,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,670
  • Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹610 · Third AC ₹840 · Second AC ₹1,190 · First AC ₹1,650

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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