Shillong to Chitkul
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shillong, Meghalaya to Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1901 km
Approx Duration: 42.2 hrs
Route overview
Shillong to Chitkul is about 1901 km by road, roughly 42.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Shillong to Chitkul
About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shillong. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 380. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 530. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 680. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 760. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 910. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1060. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1141. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1291. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1441. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1521. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1671. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1821. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Chitkul
By bus: Shillong to Chitkul
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km Takes about 21h 8m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 951). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitkul. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chitkul. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km Takes about 21h 8m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Arrive in Chitkul
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1901 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,010 · Sedan ₹24,810 · SUV ₹32,470 · Innova / MUV ₹36,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,830 · First AC ₹5,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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