Tawang to Shillong
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh to Shillong, Meghalaya.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Tawang to Shillong
290 km · ~6h 8m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Tawang
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KalaigaonAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShillongShillong, Meghalaya
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: Tawang to Shillong
290 km · ~6h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tawang
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tawang. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tawang → Shillong
AC Seater / Volvo · ~290 km
~6h 27m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹860
Usual tea / meal halts: Gerimari Chapori (~170 km)
- Arrive in Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Tawang to Shillong
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Tawang to Shillong: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tawang to Shillong is about 290 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Guwahati.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 290 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹460 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹860
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Shillong.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Tawang to Shillong. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Guwahati205 km from Tawang
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Things to Do in Shillong
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is worth a visit while in Shillong.
Butterfly Museum
There is a huge collection of different types of butterflies. Students of zoology will find them interesting.
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong which covers the Khasi and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya.
Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous North East Culture
Run by the Salesian order of the Catholic Church, the Don Bosco Museum is a truly amazing repository of information on the entire North Eastern region, covering the…
Golf course
Shillong golf course is located at an altitude of around 5200 ft. This is the first golf course of India which has 18 holes in it.
Lady Hydari Park
The park has a variety of local flowering plants and orchids. It also has a small zoo within it.
Suggested Shillong Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Shillong
- Travel from Tawang to Shillong (about 5.8 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Sweet Falls
Day 2Explore Shillong
- Visit Umiam Lake
- Visit Madina Mosque
- Visit Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Elephant Falls
- Head back to Tawang
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