Delhi to Shillong
Every way to get there — compared with fares from real planned trips.
Delhi to Shillong is about 1,900 km; the fastest option is by flight (2h 25m) and the cheapest is by flight from ₹2,872. Best time to start: early morning for the flight to ensure timely arrival and connection for the road journey to shillong before dark..
- Distance
- 1,900 km
- straight line
- Fastest
- 2h 25m
- by flight
- Cheapest
- from ₹2,872
- by flight
Train vs bus vs flight
| Mode | From | Fastest | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | ₹2,872 | 2h 25m | 15 found |
The leg-by-leg plan
The complete journey from a real TravBuddy trip — including the first and last mile.
- 1
New Delhi → Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhimetro
0h 40m · 20 km
Use the Airport Express Metro for a quick and comfortable transfer to the airport.
- 2
Delhi → Guwahatiflight
2h 30m · 1400 km
Book an early morning flight to Guwahati to have ample time for the onward journey to Shillong.
- 3
Guwahati Airport → Shillongshared_cab
3h 30m · 100 km
Shared cabs are readily available outside Guwahati airport. They are a convenient and economical way to reach Shillong.
- 4
Shillong Taxi Stand → Shillong Accommodation Areaauto
0h 15m · 5 km
Autos or local cabs are easily found in Shillong for short distances to your final accommodation.
Flight options
| Airline | Departs | Duration | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | — | 2h 25m | ₹2,872 |
| IndiGo | — | 2h 25m | ₹2,872 |
| IndiGo | — | 2h 25m | ₹2,872 |
| IndiGo | — | 2h 25m | ₹2,872 |
| Air India | — | 2h 40m | ₹2,890 |
| Air India | — | 2h 30m | ₹2,890 |
| Air India | — | 2h 30m | ₹2,890 |
| Air India | — | 2h 35m | ₹2,890 |
Delhi to Shillong: quick questions
How far is Shillong from Delhi?+
Delhi to Shillong is about 1900 km by the usual route.
What is the cheapest way from Delhi to Shillong?+
The cheapest option is usually by flight, from around ₹2872 per person — compare live fares on this page.
How long does it take to travel from Delhi to Shillong?+
The fastest option is by flight, taking about 2h 25m.
How can you travel from Delhi to Shillong?+
You can travel from Delhi to Shillong by flight. This page compares each with live fares, timings and a leg-by-leg plan.
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Build this Delhi→Shillong tripFares and timings were fetched from live rail, bus and flight sources on 5 July 2026 and change with date and demand — always confirm while booking.