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Shillong to Vatakara

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

3008 kmDistance

60.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹33190

Sedan₹39200

SUV₹51290

Innova / MUV₹57350

Tempo Traveller₹66480

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3310

AC Seater₹5410

Non-AC Sleeper₹4810

AC Sleeper₹6920

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8470

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Train

Sleeper₹1830

Economy₹3040

Third AC₹4240

Second AC₹6050

First AC₹8450

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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 Vatakara

3008 km · ~64h 50m · About 60h 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1289
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1589
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1719
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1869
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2019
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2149
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2299
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2449
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2578
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2728
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2878
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Vatakara
Vatakara, Kerala
Hotels in Vatakara

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 Vatakara

3008 km · ~66h 52m · 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) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Shillong to Vatakara
Change buses at a major city (around km 752)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Shillong to Vatakara
Change buses at a major city (around km 1504)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Shillong to Vatakara
Change buses at a major city (around km 2256)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → Vatakara
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
Search buses Shillong to Vatakara
Arrive in Vatakara
Vatakara, Kerala
Hotels in Vatakara

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 Vatakara

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 49m in total

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast

06:30 AMGuwahati

54h 50m556 stops

01:20 PM^+2dCoimbatore Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 40m wait

Coimbatore Kannur Fast Passenger#56651 · Passenger

02:00 PMCoimbatore Jn

6h 19m43 stops

08:19 PMThalassery

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 61h 49m in total

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

06:30 AMGuwahati

54h 50m555 stops

01:20 PM^+2dCoimbatore Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 40m wait

Coimbatore Kannur Fast Passenger#56651 · Passenger

02:00 PMCoimbatore Jn

6h 19m43 stops

08:19 PMThalassery

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 66h 2m in total

GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp#15646 · Express

04:45 PMGuwahati

50h 30m384 stops

07:15 PM^+2dDiva

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto

09:09 PMDiva

13h 38m116 stops

10:47 AM^+1dPayyoli

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

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.

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