{"id":2482,"date":"2026-07-20T11:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelerfood.com\/blog\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2026-07-27T12:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T12:03:48","slug":"how-to-reach-shillong-and-places-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelerfood.com\/blog\/how-to-reach-shillong-and-places-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Shillong and places to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shillong is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the northeastern part of India and is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East”. Enveloped by rolling hills, waterfalls, crystal clear lakes and green foliage, nature lovers and adventure seekers find their haven in Shillong. This is the ultimate guide for traveling to Shillong, top attractions and enjoying delicious Food on Train<\/strong> with ease during the trip with train food delivery<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0service options available.<\/p>\n

How to Reach Shillong<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shillong is the Capital of the State of Meghalaya and is well connected by air, rail and road. The city has no major railway station, but Guwahati, the gateway to the North East region of India, is well connected to Shillong.<\/p>\n

By Air<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re travelling from different parts of India, flying is the fastest option. The Shillong nearest airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

is Umroi Airport or known as Shillong Airport, which is around 30km from the city center. But the flight connections are not very extended. The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati is the best airport to fly into or out of Shillong, being approx. 120 km away from Shillong and with great connectivity to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. You can find buses to Shillong from Guwahati Airport, either as a taxi or shared cab. Typically, the trip takes about 3-4 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.<\/p>\n

By Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those who prefer travelling by train, the Shillong nearest railway station<\/strong> is Guwahati. The closest railway station to Shillong is Shillong West Railway Station. In Shillong, there is no railway station. The closest railway station to Shillong is Guwahati Railway Station from where distance is around 100 km. There are regular trains from Guwahati to almost all the major cities of India.<\/p>\n

The travellers will arrive at Guwahati Railway Station and then they can opt for one of the following:<\/p>\n