Shillong to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Asansol, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Asansol
700 km · ~15h 20m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
50 km · 1h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 350Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 500Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 650Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Asansol
700 km · ~15h 33m · 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 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, 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 Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
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 Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Asansol is about 700 km by road, roughly 14 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 700 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,800 · Sedan ₹9,200 · SUV ₹12,050 · Innova / MUV ₹13,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,700
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹770 · AC Seater ₹1,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹730 · Third AC ₹1,010 · Second AC ₹1,430 · First AC ₹1,990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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