There are 7 ways to get from Shillong to Gangtok by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Umroi Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane SHL - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
6h 16m₹14,511–35,222Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Barik Point to Guwahati Paltan Bazarbus
- Take the train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguritrain
- Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
18h₹820–3,840Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shillong to Kamakhyataxi
- Take the train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jntrain
- Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi
10h 57m₹6,244–9,121Drive 592.2 km
- Drive from Shillong to Gangtokcar 592.2 km
8h 45m₹6,702–9,680Bus to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
- Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAU - IXB
- Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Gangtoktaxi
6h 47m₹8,400–18,700Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Barik Point to Guwahati Paltan Bazarbus
- Take the train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jntrain
- Take the taxi from New Mal Jn to Gangtoktaxi
14h 17m₹4,750–8,190Bus
- Take the bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Shillong, Meghalaya - Siliguri, West Bengal
- Take the bus from 2 Mile Check Post to Deorali Bus Stopbus
18h 55m₹1,153–1,797
Umroi Airport (SHL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Gangtok is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,800 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shillong to Gangtok is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹36,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shillong to Gangtok. However, there are services departing from Shillong, Meghalaya and arriving at Deorali Bus Stop via 2 Mile Check Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Shillong and Gangtok is 536 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.
The best way to get from Shillong to Gangtok without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Shillong to Gangtok, including transfers.
Shillong to Gangtok bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, depart from Shillong, Meghalaya station.
Shillong to Gangtok bus services, operated by Assam State Transport Corporation, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Gangtok is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Shillong to Gangtok.
There are 378+ hotels available in Gangtok.
What companies run services between Shillong, India and Gangtok, India?
You can take a bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Deorali Bus Stop via Siliguri, West Bengal and 2 Mile Check Post in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Umroi Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–5,500
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
Kajaawa
- Phone
- +91 60 33 11 48 67
- Website
- kajaawa.com
Meghalaya Tour Cabs
- Phone
- +91 70 05 65 13 38
- Website
- meghalayatourcabs.com
Travenjo
- Phone
- +91 94 36 76 73 33
- Website
- travenjo.com
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.








