How to travel from Bhopal to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Bhopal and Meghalaya is around 1,854km (1,152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bhopal to Meghalaya by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MeghalayaBhopal if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,290($165)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Guwahati then take the bus to Shillong police bazar stand.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,854km (1,152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhopal and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Bhopal to Meghalaya by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,290 ($165).

The distance between Bhopal and Meghalaya is around 1,854km (1,152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,429km (888 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bhopal and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhopal to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹13,290 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhopal and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bhopal and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhopal and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bhopal and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Bhopal to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bhopal to Meghalaya typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) 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 Bhopal and Meghalaya. The distance is around 1,854km (1,152 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhopal to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹13,290 ($165).

How do I get from Bhopal to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Bhopal and Meghalaya

Transport options from Bhopal to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 50m
₹13,290($165)
on demand2,119km (1,317 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 16h
₹1,355($17)
once a week2,026km (1,259 miles)
Train and Taxi1 day 17h
₹3,900($49)
4 times a week2,029km (1,261 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹15,040($190)
on demand1,854km (1,152 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