Shillong to Kuttikkanam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shillong, Meghalaya to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.
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 Kuttikkanam
3089 km · ~66h 27m · About 62h of driving split over 7 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.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 883Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1324Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1474Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1624Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1765Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1915Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2065Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2206Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2356Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2506Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2648Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2798Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2948Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KuttikkanamKuttikkanam, Kerala
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 Kuttikkanam
3089 km · ~68h 36m · 4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~772 km
~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 772)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km
~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1545)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km
~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2317)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kuttikkanam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km
~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Arrive in Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, Kerala
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 Kuttikkanam
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati (about 69 km away) for Shillong, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 60h 34m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 41m wait
1 change · 61h 39m in total
Change trains at Altagram — about 41m wait
1 change · 63h 29m in total
Change trains at Srirampur Assam — about 43m 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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shillong to Kuttikkanam is about 3089 km by road, roughly 61.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3089 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,080 · Sedan ₹40,260 · SUV ₹52,660 · Innova / MUV ₹58,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,400 · AC Seater ₹5,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · AC Sleeper ₹7,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,880 · Economy ₹3,120 · Third AC ₹4,350 · Second AC ₹6,210 · First AC ₹8,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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