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Shillong to Asansol

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

700 kmDistance
14 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7800
Sedan₹9200
SUV₹12050
Innova / MUV₹13500
Tempo Traveller₹15700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹770
AC Seater₹1260
Non-AC Sleeper₹1120
AC Sleeper₹1610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2010
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Train
Sleeper₹450
Economy₹730
Third AC₹1010
Second AC₹1430
First AC₹1990
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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 Asansol

700 km · ~15h 20m · About 14h 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 350

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 500

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 650

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

  7. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, 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 Asansol

700 km · ~15h 33m · 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 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km

    ~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. 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

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
12:21 PMKamakhya
18h 53m163 stops
07:14 AM+1dAndal Jn
KAMAKHYA - RANCHI Exp#15662 · Express
12:30 PMKamakhya
18h 43m152 stops
07:13 AM+1dAndal Jn
DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
03:17 PMKamakhya
19h 3m152 stops
10:20 AM+1dAsansol Jn
GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#15630 · Express
03:17 PMKamakhya
19h 3m156 stops
10:20 AM+1dAsansol Jn
GUWAHATI - PURI Exp#15640 · Express
06:51 PMKamakhya
18h 24m149 stops
01:15 PM+1dAndal Jn

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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