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Shillong to Durgapur

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

669 kmDistance
13.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7460
Sedan₹8800
SUV₹11520
Innova / MUV₹12910
Tempo Traveller₹15020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹740
AC Seater₹1200
Non-AC Sleeper₹1070
AC Sleeper₹1540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1920
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹700
Third AC₹970
Second AC₹1370
First AC₹1900
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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 Durgapur

669 km · ~14h 3m · About 13h 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. 185 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 335

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 485

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

  5. 185 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, 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 Durgapur

669 km · ~14h 52m · 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 → Durgapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  3. Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, 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 Durgapur

Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Durgapur for Durgapur.

Direct trains

KAMAKHYA - RANCHI Exp#15662 · Express
12:30 PMKamakhya
18h 55m148 stops
07:25 AM+1dWaria
DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
03:17 PMKamakhya
17h 54m141 stops
09:11 AM+1dWaria
GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#15630 · Express
03:17 PMKamakhya
17h 54m145 stops
09:11 AM+1dWaria
DIBRUGARH - JHAJHA Exp#15942 · Express
06:45 PMKamakhya
18h 50m115 stops
01:35 PM+1dDurgapur
GUWAHATI - PURI Exp#15640 · Express
06:51 PMKamakhya
18h 35m145 stops
01:26 PM+1dWaria

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 Durgapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shillong to Durgapur is about 669 km by road, roughly 13.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 669 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,460 · Sedan ₹8,800 · SUV ₹11,520 · Innova / MUV ₹12,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,070 · AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹970 · Second AC ₹1,370 · First AC ₹1,900

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

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