What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Shillong?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Shillong is to train and taxi which costs ₹2,800 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Shillong?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Shillong is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹28,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Shillong?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Shillong. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Shillong via Vijayawada and Siliguri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Chennai to Shillong?

The distance between Chennai and Shillong is 1925 km. The road distance is 2264.5 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Shillong without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Shillong without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2 days 0h and costs ₹2,800 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Shillong?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Chennai to Shillong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Shillong bus from?

Chennai to Shillong bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai station.

Bus or fly from Chennai to Shillong?

The best way to get from Chennai to Shillong is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Chennai to Shillong bus arrive?

Chennai to Shillong bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Vijayawada station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Shillong?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Shillong is 2264 km. It takes approximately 33h 23m to drive from Chennai to Shillong.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chennai to Shillong?

Book your Chennai to Shillong bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Shillong?

There are 284+ hotels available in Shillong.

Chennai to Shillong - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Shillong by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly to Umroi Airport
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Umroi Airport (SHL)plane MAA - SHL
7h 45m
₹11,630–27,788
Train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perambur to Kamakhyatrain 12509 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kamakhya to Shillongtaxi
2d
₹2,877–10,241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus
2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus
3. Take the bus from Siliguri to Shillongbus
2d 11h
Drive 2,264.5 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Shillongcar 2,264.5 km
33h 23m
₹22,007–31,788
Fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane MAA - GAU
2. Take the bus from Gauhati Airport to Shillongbus
8h 2m
₹7,730–16,238
Fly to Osmani International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane MAA - ZYL
2. Drive from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to Shillongcar
9h 25m
₹18,230–39,838
Fly to Silchar Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Silchar Airport (IXS)plane MAA - IXS
2. Take the taxi from Silchar Airport (IXS) to Shillongtaxi
10h 12m
₹13,830–26,638

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Umroi Airport (SHL) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

₹11,537Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,924.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Shillong, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Umroi Airport (SHL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Shillong via Vijayawada and Siliguri in around 2d 11h.

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