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Shillong to Dholavira

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Dholavira, Gujarat.

2854 kmDistance
57.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31490
Sedan₹37200
SUV₹48670
Innova / MUV₹54430
Tempo Traveller₹63090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3140
AC Seater₹5140
Non-AC Sleeper₹4570
AC Sleeper₹6560
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8040
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Train
Sleeper₹1740
Economy₹2880
Third AC₹4030
Second AC₹5740
First AC₹8020
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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 Dholavira

2854 km · ~61h 45m · About 57h of driving split over 7 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. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 408

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 558

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 708

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

  7. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 815

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 965

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1115

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

  10. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1223

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1373

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1523

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

  13. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1631

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1781

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1931

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

  16. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2039

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2189

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2339

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

  19. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2446

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2596

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2746

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

  22. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dholavira

    Dholavira, Gujarat

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 Dholavira

2854 km · ~63h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km

    ~21h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710

  3. 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 Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km

    ~21h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1903)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Dholavira

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~951 km

    ~21h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710

  7. Arrive in Dholavira

    Dholavira, Gujarat

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 Dholavira

Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.

Direct trains

KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp#15668 · Express
11:00 AMKamakhya
63h 43m491 stops
02:43 AM+3dSamakhiali Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 51h 10m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
07:05 AMGuwahati
26h 51m255 stops
09:56 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 54m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
23h 25m173 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 53h 20m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
04:55 AMThekeraguri
28h 59m323 stops
09:54 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 56m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14321 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
23h 25m173 stops
10:15 AM+1dBhuj

1 change · 55h 15m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
07:05 AMGuwahati
26h 51m255 stops
09:56 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 54m wait

BAREILLY - BHUJ Ala Hazrat Exp#14311 · Express
10:50 AMGhaziabad
27h 30m210 stops
02:20 PM+1dBhuj

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.

Transport Options

Shillong to Dholavira: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shillong to Dholavira is about 2854 km by road, roughly 57.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2854 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,490 · Sedan ₹37,200 · SUV ₹48,670 · Innova / MUV ₹54,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,140 · AC Seater ₹5,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · AC Sleeper ₹6,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,880 · Third AC ₹4,030 · Second AC ₹5,740 · First AC ₹8,020

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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