Shillong is a picturesque city renowned for its pleasant climate and mesmerizing beauty. So, it is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East,” Shillong offers a refreshing escape from the chaos of city life.
How to travel from Guwahati to Shillong? Since, Shillong is only 100 kms away from Guwahati. The best option is to travel to Guwahati by car or train . Then you have to travel to Shillong by car, bus, helicopter or bike. But, which is convenient, economical and from where to travel in Guwahati is a question ?
This blog post will provide you with all the information in detail for you to reach Shillong from Guwahati in an economical and convenient way. Like, from where to hire a car, catch a bus or helicopter, timings, fare, road condition, etc
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HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
You will travel to Shillong from Guwahati by
- Car – Shared/Private
- Traveler/ Mini Bus – Shared
- Bus
- Bike
- Helicopter
- Flight
There is no direct train to Shillong from the rest of India. The last station you can travel by train is Guwahati. The distance from Guwahati to Shillong is just 100 kms.
You can travel to Shillong also but there is no direct flight. You will get connecting flight through Kolkata Airport or Guwahati AIrport.
In the sub section below, I will provide you all the information from where you can book, fare, etc for all the modes of transportation.
CAR
To go to Shillong from Guwahati you will get a Shared Car and Private Car from the following location.
- Guwahati Airport (any time)
- Guwahati Railway Station, Paltan Bazar (any time)
- Khanapara (5:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- Ganeshguri (Morning Time from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM)
FARE
The fare of car from Guwahati to Shillong
| Sl. No | Type of Car | Fare |
| 1 | Private Car (Sedan, SUV, etc) | ₹3000/- – ₹3500/- |
| 2 | Private Car (Hatchback, Mini) | ₹2000/- – ₹2500/- |
| 3 | Share Car -Tata Sumo (10 persons) | ₹300/- per head |
| 4 | Share Car – Swift Dzire (5-6 persons) | ₹500/- per head |
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
If you are traveling with your family or group, it is better to hire a private car. 2 pros of hiring private car is that
- You can visit Umiam Lake (Barapani Lake) and Don Bosco Museum which falls by the road to shillong.
- The car will drop you by your hotel.
Please keep in mind that most of the shared taxis will drop you in the Police Bazar area of Shillong.
FLIGHT
There is a direct flight from Guwahati to Shillong. It will cost you around ₹1000/-. But there are only 1-2 flights operating directly from Guwahati. So, if you intend to travel to Shillong by flight, it’s better to take a flight from Kolkata.
Direct Flight to Shillong is available from the following locations as of now.
| Departure Location | Arrival Location |
| Guwahati | Shillong |
| Silchar (Assam) | Shillong |
| Dibrugarh (Assam) | Shillong |
| Delhi | Shillong |
| Kolkata | Shillong |
| Agaratala | Shillong |
| Aizwal | Shillong |
| Imphal |
Please keep in mind that Shillong Airport is 30 kms away from the main city. So, do plan your journey accordingly.
HELICOPTER
Do you want to travel from Guwahati to Shillong within 30 mins? Then don’t worry. Helicopters are available from Guwahati to Shillong which are very economical and convenient.
The helicopter service is provided by Meghalaya Helicopter Service (MHC) that comes under Meghalaya Transport Corporation. Meghalaya Helicopter Service (MHC) also provides helicopter service from Guwahati to Tura and vice versa.
TIMINGS OF HELICOPTER FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
| Days | Deptaure | Arrival | Travel time |
| Sunday | No Helicopter | No Helicopter | No Helicopter |
| Monday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
| Friday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM12:30 PM | 9:30 AM1:00 PM | 30 mins |
FARE OF HELICOPTER FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
| Guwahati to Shillong | ₹ 1500/- |
HOW TO BOOK A HELICOPTER TICKET FOR TRAVELING FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG?
If you want to travel from Guwahati to Shillong by helicopter, you can book tickets online and offline also.
You can book tickets offline through the following counters.
Meghalaya Tourism Information Centre, Guwahati Airport
BUS
There are direct buses from Guwahati to Shilling which are operated by ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation). ASTC buses charge ₹180/- only and it will take nearly 3.5 hours to reach Shillong.
Buses traveling from Guwahati to Shillong will drop you near Shillong city at either of the following two locations.
| Mawiong ISBT(Shillong) |
| Dhan Kheti |
Shillong ISBT at Mawiong is only 10 Km away from the main city. You will get plenty of shared taxis for Shillong city which charges only 40 bucks (₹ 40/-).
BIKE
Since Shillong is only 100 km away from Guwahati, it will be enthralling for you to ride there. It is just a 3 hours ride from Guwahati. If you own a bike, it is well and good, otherwise, you can rent a bike.
There are few bike rental services available in Guwahati like
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DISTANCE OF GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
Shillong is approx 100 km away from Guwahati. It takes 2-3 hours to travel by road and 30 mins through air.
| Mode of Transport | Distance | Travel Time |
| Taxi/ Car | 98.2 km | 2 hr 30 mins |
| Bus | 98.2 km | 2 hrs 40 mins |
| Bike | 98.8 km | 2 hr 20 mins |
| Flight | – | 30 mins |
| Helicopter | – | 30 mins |
DISTANCE OF GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG BY CAR
The distance from Guwahati to Shillong by car is 98.2 km which takes 2 hr 30 mins without any stoppage.
DISTANCE OF GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG BY BIKE
The distance from Guwahati to Shillong by bike is 98.2 km which takes 2 hr 400 mins without any stoppage.
COST OF TRAVELING FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
How much is the taxi fare from Guwahati to Shillong? Car or Taxi charges the following fare for different situation given below.
| Sl. No | Type of Car | Fare |
| 1 | Private Car (Sedan, SUV, etc) | ₹3000/- – ₹3500/- |
| 2 | Private Car (Hatchback, Mini) | ₹2000/- – ₹2500/- |
| 3 | Share Car -Tata Sumo (10 persons) | ₹300/- per head |
| 4 | Share Car – Swift Dzire (5-6 persons) | ₹500/- per head |
HOW IS THE ROAD FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG?
Road from Guwahati to Shillong falls under NH 6. The road condition is excellent with all basic facilities.
You will get 2 toll gates located at Nazira Khat and Pahammawlein. The total toll cost will be ₹ 220.
CAN YOU BOOK OLA OR UBER TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG
Yes, you can book OLA or Uber to travel from Guwahati to Shillong. But it will cost you around ₹3500-₹4000/-.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to go to Guwahati to Shillong?
Shillong is just 100 kms away from Guwahati. All modes of transport are available – car, bus , bike, flight and helicopter. The most fun and convenient way is to travel by renting private car will will cost around ₹2500/-
If you want the most economical and convenient way to travel to Shillong from Guwahati is by bus which will cost you around ₹180/- only. If there is no time in your hand, then take flight which will cost you around ₹2500-3500/-.
How much is the taxi fare from Guwahati to Shillong?
Taxi or Car Fare from Guwahati to Shillong cost around ₹2500/-. For more details you can visit the following link
HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?
How is the route from Guwahati to Shillong?
Road from Guwahati to Shillong falls under NH 6. The road condition is excellent with all basic facilities.
You will get 2 toll gates located at Nazira Khat and Pahammawlein. The total toll cost will be ₹ 220.
For more details you can visit the following link
HOW TO TRAVEL FROM GUWAHATI TO SHILLONG ?
CONCLUSION
Shillong is just 100 kms away from Guwahati. All modes of transport are available – car, bus , bike, flight and helicopter. The most fun and convenient way is to travel by renting private car will will cost around ₹2500/-
If you want the most economical and convenient way to travel to Shillong from Guwahati is by bus which will cost you around ₹180/- only. If there is no time in your hand, then take flight which will cost you around ₹2500-3500/-.
In this blog post, I have provided you with all the information in detail for you to travel from Guwahati to Shillong in the most fun, economical and convenient way.