There are 4 ways to get from Lanka to Shillong by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lanka to Guwahatitrain 05602 / ...
- Take the bus from Guwahati Paltan Bazar to Barik Pointbus
7h 2m₹362–1,575Train, taxi
- Take the train from Lanka to Jagi Roadtrain 05602 / ...
- Take the taxi from Jagi Road to Shillongtaxi
3h 3m₹2,141–3,577Drive 171 km
- Drive from Lanka to Shillongcar 171 km
3h 15m₹1,919–2,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lanka to Shillongtaxi 171 km
3h 15m₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lanka to Shillong is to train and bus which costs ₹360 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lanka to Shillong is to train and taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,600.
The distance between Lanka and Shillong is 246 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Lanka to Shillong without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Lanka to Shillong, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lanka to Shillong is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Lanka to Shillong.
There are 305+ hotels available in Shillong.
What companies run services between Lanka, Assam, India and Shillong, India?
There is no direct connection from Lanka to Shillong. However, you can take the train to Guwahati, walk to Guwahati Paltan Bazar, then take the bus to Barik Point. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jagi Road then take the taxi to Shillong.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lanka to Guwahati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Lanka to Jagi Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–3,500
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