Gangtok to Shillong -> Distance, Car, Road, Train, Flight, Bus

Gangtok to Shillong

Gangtok to Shillong Road Distance

633 km

Gangtok to Shillong Aerial Distance

354 km

Gangtok to Shillong Travel Time

13 hours 16 mins

How to reach Shillong from Gangtok

The capital of the north eastern state of Meghalaya, Shillong is a hill station located approximately 600 kms away from Gangtok. The drive between the two cities takes about 13 hours while the flight and taxi combination takes roughly 7 hours. Bus services are also available.

Gangtok to Shillong Road Distance: 630 Kms
Gangtok to Shillong Aerial Distance: 381 Kms
Gangtok to Shillong Travel Time by Road: 13 Hours

Knowing The Details

1. Gangtok to Shillong by Flight

2. Gangtok to Shillong by Train

3. Gangtok to Shillong by Bus

4. Gangtok to Shillong by Road

5. Popular Routes to Shillong

6. Popular Routes from Gangtok

7. Places to Visit in Shillong

8. Hotels in Shillong

Shillong Travel Packages

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5 Days / 4 Nights

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Guwahati (0N) → Shillong(2N) → Cherrapunji(2N)

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6 Days / 5 Nights

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$246/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

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Guwahati (1N) → Shillong(1N) → Cherrapunji(2N) → Shillong(1N) → Mawlynnong(1N) → Shillong(1N)

$400/person

5 Days / 4 Nights

Mesmerizing Meghalaya Tour Package

Guwahati(0N) → Shillong(1N) → Dawki(1N) → Cherrapunjee(2N

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7 Days / 6 Nights

Guwahati Shillong Cherrapunji Tour Package - Tr...

Guwahati(0N) → Shillong(3N) → Cherrapunji(2N) → Guwahati(1N)

$297/person

6 Days / 5 Nights

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1. Gangtok to Shillong by Flight

This is the most preferred option to travel to Shillong from Gangtok as this journey is not tiring and hectic.

Part 1: Gangtok to Bagdogra by Taxi

Distance: 136 Kms
Approximate travel time: 2 Hours
Approximate taxi fare: INR 1800
Car rentals in Gangtok: Sikkim Package Tour Service, FabCab - Car Rental in Sikkim, Neepun Tours and Travel.

Part 2: Bagdogra to Guwahati by Flight

Starting Price: INR 1500
Departure Airport: Bagdogra Airport
Arrival Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Travel Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Part 3: Guwahati to Shillong by Taxi

Distance: 100 Kms
Approximate travel time: 1 Hour 30 minutes
Approximate taxi fare: INR 2000
Car rentals in Guwahati: Bube Rides Guwahati, IGuwahati Tours & Travels, Guwahati Car Rentals.

2. Gangtok to Shillong by Train

For this option, one will have to take a bus to New Mal Junction railway station from where one train leaves for Kamakhya on a daily basis, and from Kamakhya one can reach Shillong by taxi.

Part 1: Gangtok to New Mal Junction by Bus

Route Operator: Redbus
Starting Point: Gangtok
Terminating Point: New Mal Jn
Travel time: 2 Hours 30 minutes
Distance : 130 Kms
Frequency: Every 1 hour
Ticket cost: INR 120

Tip: For those wanting to travel by taxi, the approximate taxi fare & time is INR 1800, 3 Hours. Car rentals in Gangtok include Sikkim Package Tour Service, FabCab - Car Rental in Sikkim, Neepun Tours and Travel.

Part 2: New Mal Junction to Kamakhya by Train

Travel time: 8 Hours
Distance: 400 Kms
Frequency: Once daily
Ticket cost: INR 200

Part 3: Kamakhya to Shillong by Bus

Route Operator: Redbus
Starting Point: Kamakhya
Terminating Point: Shillong
Travel time: 3 hours
Distance: 110 Kms
Frequency: Every 1 hour
Ticket cost: INR 380

Tip: For those wanting to travel by taxi, the approximate taxi fare & time is INR 2200, 3 Hours. Car rentals in Kamakhya: Sudarshan Travels - Travel Agency & Car Rental Services, NorthEast Tours and Travels.

3. Gangtok to Shillong by Bus

A number of government operated as well as private buses run between Gangtok and Siliguri, and Siliguri and Shillong on a daily basis. Taking these buses is quite cheap, however the journey can get quite tiring and long as no direct buses run from Gangtok to Shillong. A change is required at Siliguri.

Part 1: Gangtok to Siliguri by Bus

Route Operator: Redbus
Starting Point: Gangtok
Terminating Point: Siliguri
Travel time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 130 Kms
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Ticket cost: INR 600

Part 2: Siliguri to Shillong by Bus

Route Operator: Seema Travels, Five Star Travels, Sima Travels
Starting Point: Siliguri
Terminating Point: Shillong
Travel time: 10 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 540 Kms
Frequency: Five times a day
Ticket cost: INR 650

4. Gangtok to Shillong by Road

The road journey between the two cities is quite long and the taxi fare is also extremely high hence this is not the most preferred option to travel.

Approximate Travel Time: 14 Hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 18000
Car rentals in Gangtok: Sikkim Package Tour Service, FabCab - Car Rental in Sikkim, Neepun Tours and Travel.

Route 1: Via NH27

Distance: 610 Kms
Travel time: 13 Hours 40 minutes
Sights on the way: Tashi View Point (Gangtok), Hanuman Tok (Gangtok) , Ramdhura (Rangpo), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Om Temple (Nagrataka), Sri Shyam Mandir (Jitpur), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Bagheswari Temple, Bongaigaon, Bageshwari Hill (Bongaigaon), Bongaigaon Eco Park, Kadamtalia Lakshmi Temple (Sorbhog), Hayagriva Madhava Temple (Bamunbori), Basistha Temple (Guwahati), Assam State Museum (Guwahati), Nehru Park (Guwahati), Umiam Lake (Shillong), Shillong View Point , Elephant Falls (Shillong).
Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Hotel Swagat (Nagrataka), Garakhia Restaurant (Sorbhog), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati), City Hut Family Dhaba (Shillong), Qzine Restaurant (Shillong).

Route 2: Via NH17

Distance: 630 Kms
Travel time: 15 Hours
Sights on the way: Tashi View Point (Gangtok), Hanuman Tok (Gangtok) , Ramdhura (Rangpo), Delo Park (Kalimpong), Om Temple (Nagrataka), Sri Shyam Mandir (Jitpur), Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary, Basistha Temple (Guwahati), Assam State Museum (Guwahati), Nehru Park (Guwahati), Umiam Lake (Shillong), Shillong View Point , Elephant Falls (Shillong), Sri Surya Pahar (Goalpara), Tukreswari Temple (Goalpara), Chandubi Lake (Boko).
Eating options: Taste of Tibet (Gangtok), Shuffle Momos (Gangtok), Art Cafe (Kalimpong), Za Khang Bhutanese Restaurant ( Kalimpong), Hotel Swagat (Nagrataka), Garakhia Restaurant (Sorbhog), Ramdhenu Dhaba (Bongaigaon), Kalita Spectrum (Guwahati), Chung Fa Restaurant (Guwahati), City Hut Family Dhaba (Shillong), Qzine Restaurant (Shillong), 16 Anna Hotel (Goalpara), Geetanjali Hotel (Goalpara), Park Restaurant (Boko).

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.

Popular Routes to Shillong