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Shillong to Howrah

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

640 kmDistance

12.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹7140

Sedan₹8420

SUV₹11030

Innova / MUV₹12360

Tempo Traveller₹14380

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹700

AC Seater₹1150

Non-AC Sleeper₹1020

AC Sleeper₹1470

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1840

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Train

Sleeper₹410

Economy₹670

Third AC₹930

Second AC₹1310

First AC₹1820

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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.

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By Car: Shillong to Howrah

640 km · ~13h 28m · About 13h of driving split over 2 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 320
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 470
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
Hotels in Howrah

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 Howrah

640 km · ~14h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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 → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~640 km
~14h 13m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
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Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
Hotels in Howrah

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 Howrah

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

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

06:42 AMKamakhya

18h 3m166 stops

12:45 AM^+1dHowrah Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast

06:42 AMKamakhya

18h 3m166 stops

12:45 AM^+1dHowrah Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast

06:42 AMKamakhya

18h 3m170 stops

12:45 AM^+1dHowrah Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - HOWRAH Saraighat SF Exp#12346 · Superfast

12:50 PMKamakhya

16h 20m174 stops

05:10 AM^+1dHowrah Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - KOLKATA Garib Rath Exp#12518 · Garib Rath

09:05 PMKamakhya

17h 55m187 stops

03:00 PM^+1dKolkata Chitpur

3ARunning days & live status ↗

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.

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