Guwahati to Shillong: 100 km, 3–3.5 Hours by Road

Guwahati to Shillong is about 100 km by road on NH-6 via Jorabat, Byrnihat, Nongpoh and Umiam Lake. From LGBI Airport it is roughly 125 km. There is no direct train, so road travel by self-drive car, cab or bus is the usual option.

Usually 3 to 3.5 hours. Plan 4 hours or more on weekends, in monsoon rain or with stops at Nongpoh and Umiam Lake. Starting early in the morning avoids truck traffic and evening fog on the hill section.

With Adventure Cars, a car with driver starts from ₹3,400 per day and a self-drive car from ₹2,000 per day. These are daily rates, not fixed airport-transfer or one-way fares. Self-drive includes 400 km/day; Caravan per-day pricing includes a driver and fuel for 250 km. Share your dates, pickup and return points, passengers and luggage for a confirmed trip quote.

No. Shillong has no railway station; the nearest is Guwahati Railway Station, about 100 km away. We can hand over your car at the station or LGBI Airport so you can drive straight up to Shillong.

No permit is needed for Shillong. Carry your valid driving licence and the rental agreement for the check gate at Byrnihat on the Assam–Meghalaya border.

Nongpoh, about halfway, is the usual breakfast stop. Umiam Lake (Barapani), about 15 km before Shillong, has the best viewpoints. Fill fuel in Guwahati, where it is usually slightly cheaper.

Yes. We hand over cars at LGBI Airport and Guwahati Railway Station, so you can drive straight up to Shillong without entering the city. From the airport, Shillong is roughly 125 km. Share your flight or train details on WhatsApp and we will time the handover.

Self-drive suits travellers comfortable with hill roads, traffic and parking. A car with driver lets you leave the driving to us, but parking availability and charges still need planning. Self-drive includes 400 km per day with fuel separate; Caravan per-day pricing includes a driver and fuel for 250 km. Choose based on your itinerary, luggage and preferred driving arrangement, then confirm the full quote.

A same-day return is possible — about 200 km round trip — but leaves little time beyond Police Bazaar and Ward's Lake. Most travellers stay one or two nights and add Umiam Lake, Shillong Peak and local cafes. With 2–3 days you can comfortably add Cherrapunji and Dawki.

For self-drive, the rate includes the car and 400 km/day; extra kilometres are ₹10/km, fuel is separate and FASTag toll usage is settled at return. For Caravan with a driver, per-day pricing includes fuel for 250 km; driver night halt is listed at ₹400/night, with tolls and state permits billed at actuals. Ask for the charging basis, extra running, parking, pickup and return arrangements, any delivery or collection charges, booking token and applicable deposit in writing. The daily rate alone is not your full trip total.

For two people with light luggage, a hatchback like the Hyundai i20 or Maruti Baleno is enough — the road is good tarmac. Families and groups prefer the Hyundai Venue or Mahindra Scorpio-N for space and comfort on the hill climb.

Yes — this is the most popular combination. Shillong, Cherrapunji (Sohra) and Dawki/Mawlynnong form one circuit, and 3 days covers all three comfortably. One rental covers the whole circuit, so you keep the same car throughout.