There are 7 ways to get from Shillong to Nāgāland by taxi, train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Taxi, train • 5h 51m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 8h 20m
5 alternative options
Taxi • 4h 30m
Drive • 4h 30m
Bus, fly to Dimapur • 4h 45m
Bus, fly to Jorhat, taxi • 5h 35m
Bus, fly to Dibrugarh, taxi • 6h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Nāgāland is to bus and train which costs ₹330 - ₹1,200 and takes 8h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Shillong to Nāgāland is to taxi which costs ₹5,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 4h 30m.
The distance between Shillong and Nāgāland is 279 km. The road distance is 297.6 km.
The best way to get from Shillong to Nāgāland without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Shillong to Nāgāland, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Gauhati Airport to Dimapur Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Shillong to Nāgāland is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Shillong to Nāgāland.
Air India Limited offers flights from Gauhati Airport to Dimapur Airport.

- Distance: 278.6 km
- Duration: 5h 51m
What companies run services between Shillong, India and Nāgāland, India?
There is no direct connection from Shillong to Nāgāland. However, you can take the taxi to Jagi Road then take the train to Dimapur. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shillong to Dimāpur via Guwahati paltan bazar and Guwahati in around 8h 20m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gauhati to Jorhat
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900 - ₹16,000
Flights from Gauhati to Dibrugarh
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹12,000

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Gauhati to Dimapur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200 - ₹6,500

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Jagi Road to Dimapur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150 - ₹850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150 - ₹200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
Train from Guwahati to Dimapur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170 - ₹950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170 - ₹220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500 - ₹700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700 - ₹950

- Phone
- 0361-2730726, 2739552
- astc2009@gmail.com
Bus from Shillong ISBT to Guwahati paltan bazar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹169
Bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350 - ₹600
- Schedules at
- meghalayatourism.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Travenjo
- Phone
- +91 94 36 76 73 33
- Website
- travenjo.com
Meghalaya Tour Cabs
- Phone
- +91 70 05 65 13 38
- Website
- meghalayatourcabs.com
Kajaawa
- Phone
- +91 60 33 11 48 67
- Website
- kajaawa.com
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