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Trains in Meghalaya — Complete Route Guide 2026
Meghalaya has one operational railway station — Mendipathar (MDP) in North Garo Hills, connected to Assam. Shillong, the state capital, has no railway station — it is connected by road from Guwahati (102 km, ~2.5 hours). The Indian government has proposed a Shillong–Guwahati rail link, but it remains at the planning stage due to challenging terrain.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Trains in Meghalaya
Is there a train to Shillong?
No — Shillong does not have a railway station. The nearest major railhead is Guwahati (GHY) in Assam, 102 km away (~2.5h by bus/taxi). Shared taxis from Guwahati to Shillong are widely available and affordable.
How do I reach Shillong from Delhi or Kolkata by train?
Take the train to Guwahati (GHY) — Northeast Express (12505/12506) from Delhi or Saraighat Express from Kolkata. From Guwahati, take a shared taxi or bus to Shillong (~2.5 hours). Book trains to Guwahati on pnralert.in/trains.
Plan Your Meghalaya Train Journey
Use the tools below to plan and track your train journey in Meghalaya:
- Check PNR status — see current WL/RAC/CNF status for your ticket
- Live train running status — see delay and current location
- Check seat availability — see available seats before booking
- WhatsApp PNR alerts — get free alerts when your ticket confirms
- Route search — find all trains between two cities