How to travel from Bangalore to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Bangalore and Meghalaya is around 2,110km (1,311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bangalore to Meghalaya by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,860($150)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,220($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,594km (1,612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangalore and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Bangalore to Meghalaya by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹3,025 ($38) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,860 ($150).

The distance between Bangalore and Meghalaya is around 2,110km (1,311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,002km (1,244 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bangalore and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangalore to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ₹11,860 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangalore and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,025 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bangalore and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangalore and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bangalore and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bangalore and Meghalaya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.

IndiGo Airlines, AirAsia India, Vistara and Spicejet fly between Bangalore and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and and arrive into Gauhati (GAU). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.

The flight from Bangalore to Meghalaya typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and and arrive into Gauhati (GAU).

The closest major airport to Meghalaya is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) (GAU) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya. Shillong Airport (SHL) (SHL) and Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS) (IXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bangalore and Meghalaya. The distance is around 2,594km (1,612 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ₹11,860 ($150).

How do I get from Bangalore to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangalore and Meghalaya

Transport options from Bangalore to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
₹11,860($150)
on demand2,140km (1,330 miles)
Fly to Shillong (SHL)5h 25m
₹11,780($150)
on demand2,110km (1,311 miles)
Plane and Taxi6h 25m
₹14,805($185)
on demand2,279km (1,416 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2 days 6h
₹4,220($53)
5 times a week3,073km (1,910 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 8h
₹3,025($38)
once daily3,022km (1,878 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
₹21,010($265)
on demand2,594km (1,612 miles)

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Airports near Meghalaya

The following major airports near Meghalaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya
SHL
Shillong Airport (SHL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Meghalaya
IXS
Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Meghalaya