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Shillong to Barrackpore

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

618 kmDistance
12.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6900
Sedan₹8130
SUV₹10660
Innova / MUV₹11940
Tempo Traveller₹13900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1110
Non-AC Sleeper₹990
AC Sleeper₹1420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1780
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹650
Third AC₹900
Second AC₹1270
First AC₹1760
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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 Barrackpore

618 km · ~13h 2m · 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. 159 km · 3h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 309

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 459

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

  5. 159 km · 3h 11m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, 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.

  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 → Barrackpore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~618 km

    ~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  3. 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

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
18h 3m166 stops
12:45 AM+1dHowrah Jn
GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
18h 3m166 stops
12:45 AM+1dHowrah Jn
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
06:42 AMKamakhya
18h 3m170 stops
12:45 AM+1dHowrah Jn
GUWAHATI - HOWRAH Saraighat SF Exp#12346 · Superfast
12:50 PMKamakhya
16h 20m174 stops
05:10 AM+1dHowrah Jn
GUWAHATI - KOLKATA Garib Rath Exp#12518 · Garib Rath
09:05 PMKamakhya
17h 55m187 stops
03:00 PM+1dKolkata Chitpur

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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