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How to get fromDarjeeling to Shillongby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Darjeeling to Shillong by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to New Bongaigaontrain train
    3. Take the train from New Bongaigaon to Azaratrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Azara to Shillongtaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    ₹4,954–8,395

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguribus bus
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Guwahatitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Guwahati Paltan Bazar to Barik Pointbus bus
    14h 30m
    ₹545–2,471

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Shillongbus bus redbusIndia_Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 34m

  4. Drive  553.3 km

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Shillongcar car 553.3 km
    8h 21m
    ₹6,203–8,959

  5. Taxi, fly to Umroi Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Umroi Airport (SHL)plane plane IXB - SHL
    18h 8m
    ₹16,472–26,144

  6. Taxi, fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane plane IXB - GAU
    3. Take the bus from Gauhati Airport to Shillongbus bus
    7h 45m
    ₹6,272–14,594

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Umroi Airport (SHL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,025Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Shillong. However, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to New Bongaigaon, take the train to Azara, then take the taxi to Shillong. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Siliguri then take the bus to Shillong.

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