How to travel from Darjeeling to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Darjeeling and Meghalaya is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Darjeeling 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,380($145)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Taxi and Train

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

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,685($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darjeeling and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Meghalaya by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹4,140 ($52) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,380 ($145).

The distance between Darjeeling and Meghalaya is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Darjeeling and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹11,380 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹4,140 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Darjeeling and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Darjeeling and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Darjeeling and Meghalaya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Darjeeling and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) and and arrive into Gauhati (GAU). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Darjeeling to Meghalaya typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Bagdogra (IXB) 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 Darjeeling and Meghalaya. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹11,380 ($145).

How do I get from Darjeeling to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Darjeeling and Meghalaya

Transport options from Darjeeling to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
₹11,380($145)
on demand469km (291 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
10h 40m
₹6,685($84)
every 3 hours578km (359 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus11h 35m
₹4,140($52)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
₹4,695($59)
on demand575km (357 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