What is the cheapest way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 25h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

The fastest way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya is to bus and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shillong and Buddh Gaya?

No, there is no direct bus from Shillong to Buddh Gaya. However, there are services departing from Shillong, Meghalaya and arriving at Gaya airport via Siliguri, West Bengal and Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 11m.

How far is it from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

The distance between Shillong and Buddh Gaya is 1187 km. The road distance is 966.7 km.

How do I travel from Shillong to Buddh Gaya without a car?

The best way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 25h 29m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹6,500.

How long does it take to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

It takes approximately 25h 29m to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shillong to Buddh Gaya bus from?

Shillong to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, depart from Shillong, Meghalaya station.

Bus or fly from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

The best way to get from Shillong to Buddh Gaya is to bus which takes 30h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹12,000 - ₹41,000 and takes 20h 59m.

Where does the Shillong to Buddh Gaya bus arrive?

Shillong to Buddh Gaya bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.

Can I drive from Shillong to Buddh Gaya?

Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Buddh Gaya is 967 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Shillong to Buddh Gaya.

Where can I stay near Buddh Gaya?

There are 148+ hotels available in Buddh Gaya.

Shillong to Buddh Gaya - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Kamakhyataxi
2. Take the train from Kamakhya to Gaya Jntrain 15620
25h 29m
₹2,544–6,221
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barik Point to Guwahati Paltan Bazarbus
2. Take the train from Guwahati to Patna Jn.train
3. Take the train from Patna Jn to Gaya Jntrain
25h 34m
₹1,080–5,540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Siliguri, West Bengalbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Patnabus
3. Take the bus from Patna to Gaya airportbus
30h 11m
Drive 966.7 km
1. Drive from Shillong to Buddh Gayacar 966.7 km
14h 46m
₹10,897–15,740
Fly from Umroi Airport
1. Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Gaya (GAY)plane SHL - GAY
20h 59m
₹12,781–40,932
Bus to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Gaya (GAY)plane GAU - GAY
7h 16m
₹8,370–14,410

Umroi Airport (SHL) to Gaya (GAY) flights

12Weekly Planes

24h 23mAverage Duration

₹12,732Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.2 km
Duration: 25h 29m

What companies run services between Shillong, India and Buddh Gaya, India?

You can take a bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Buddh Gaya via Siliguri, West Bengal, Patna, and Gaya airport in around 30h 11m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Limited fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Gaya (GAY) twice daily.

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