Shillong to Dehradun
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Dehradun
1898 km · ~41h 18m · 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 · 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.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 759Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 909Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1059Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1139Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1289Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1518Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1668Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1818Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in DehradunDehradun, Uttarakhand
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 Dehradun
1898 km · ~42h 10m · 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) · ~949 km
~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710
- Change buses at a major city (around km 949)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dehradun. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dehradun
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~949 km
~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710
- Arrive in Dehradun
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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 Dehradun
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Dehradun for Dehradun.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h 55m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 46m wait
1 change · 35h 55m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 24m wait
1 change · 37h 5m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 48m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Shillong to Dehradun: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Dehradun is about 1898 km by road, roughly 38 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1898 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹72,759 · Ertiga ₹92,688 · Innova ₹96,673 · Innova Crysta ₹1,19,102 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,64,432
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,830 · First AC ₹5,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Dehradun guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dehradun.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Shillong to Dehradun. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Dehradun
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Treebo Blessing Bells
Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Elite With Roof Top Cafe
Dehradun
Treebo Kanopy Greens
Dehradun
Treebo Grand Legacy Shahenshah
Dehradun
Things to Do in Dehradun
India Thrills
India Thrills is worth a visit while in Dehradun.
Adventure Nation
Adventure Nation is worth a visit while in Dehradun.
Chetwoode Hall
The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts.
Clock Tower
Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area.
Jaspal Rana Shooting Range
Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun
The Kalinga War Memorial
The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas).
Suggested Dehradun Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Dehradun
- Travel from Shillong to Dehradun (about 38 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art
Day 2Explore Dehradun
- Visit Robber's Cave
- Visit Doon Valley
- Visit Santala devi temple
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Tapkeshwar Temple
- Head back to Shillong
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Dehradun trip and see the full Shillong → Dehradun → next stop route.
Dehradun → Kalesar National Park
About 60 km by road
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