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

The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Ranchi is to taxi and train which costs ₹2,200 - ₹6,500 and takes 28h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shillong to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹30,000.

Is there a direct bus between Shillong and Ranchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Shillong to Ranchi. However, there are services departing from Shillong, Meghalaya and arriving at Ranchi, Jharkhand via Siliguri, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

How far is it from Shillong to Ranchi?

The distance between Shillong and Ranchi is 760 km. The road distance is 925.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shillong to Ranchi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 28h 1m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹6,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Shillong to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shillong to Ranchi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Shillong to Ranchi?

The best way to get from Shillong to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 55m.

Where does the Shillong to Ranchi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shillong to Ranchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Ranchi is 926 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Shillong to Ranchi.

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

Book your Shillong to Ranchi bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 143+ hotels available in Ranchi.

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

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

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Fly from Umroi Airport
best
1. Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane SHL - IXR
5h 16m
₹13,951–29,132
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Kamakhyataxi
2. Take the train from Kamakhya to Ranchitrain 15662
28h 1m
₹2,294–6,221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Shillong, Meghalaya - Siliguri, West Bengal
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Siliguri, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
29h 55m
Drive 925.9 km
1. Drive from Shillong to Ranchicar 925.9 km
15h
₹10,414–15,042
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 Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane GAU - IXR
7h 17m
₹10,540–17,610
Taxi to Silchar Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Shillong to Silchar Airport (IXS)taxi
2. Fly from Silchar Airport (IXS) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane IXS - IXR
6h 44m
₹13,700–18,972

Umroi Airport (SHL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

₹12,666Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and Air India Express fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillong, Meghalaya to Ranchi, Jharkhand via Siliguri, West Bengal in around 29h 55m.

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