Shillong to Barrackpore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore
618 km · ~13h 2m · About 12h 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.
159 km · 3h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 309Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 459Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
159 km · 3h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BarrackporeBarrackpore, 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 Barrackpore
618 km · ~13h 44m · 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 → Barrackpore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~618 km
~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780
- Arrive in Barrackpore
Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.
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 Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Barrackpore is about 618 km by road, roughly 12.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 618 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,900 · Sedan ₹8,130 · SUV ₹10,660 · Innova / MUV ₹11,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹990 · AC Sleeper ₹1,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹900 · Second AC ₹1,270 · First AC ₹1,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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