Shillong to Kangra
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Kangra
2189 km · ~47h 7m · About 44h 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.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 438Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 588Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 738Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 876Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1176Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1313Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1463Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1613Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1751Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1901Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2051Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Kangra
2189 km · ~48h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 730)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kangra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1459)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kangra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kangra
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~730 km
~16h 13m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Arrive in Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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 Kangra
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Kangra for Kangra.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m wait
2 changes · 56h 30m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 2h 10m wait
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 25m 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.
Transport Options
Shillong to Kangra: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Kangra is about 2189 km by road, roughly 43.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2189 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,180 · Sedan ₹28,560 · SUV ₹37,360 · Innova / MUV ₹41,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,460
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,500 · AC Sleeper ₹5,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,090 · Second AC ₹4,410 · First AC ₹6,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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