How to travel from Goa to Meghalaya, India
The distance between Goa and Meghalaya is around 2,266km (1,408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Goa 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 Meghalaya → Goa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Goa (GOI) to Gauhati (GAU).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost₹10,825($135)
IndiGo Airlines
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Thane and then to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹5,095($64)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goa and Meghalaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Goa to Meghalaya by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹2,230 ($28) and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,825 ($135).
The distance between Goa and Meghalaya is around 2,266km (1,408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,121km (1,318 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Goa and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Goa to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,825 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Goa and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹2,230 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Goa and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Goa and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Goa (GOI) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Goa and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Goa to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Goa to Meghalaya typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) 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 Goa and Meghalaya. The distance is around 2,878km (1,789 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goa to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,825 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Goa and Meghalaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 40m | ₹10,825($135) | on demand | 2,278km (1,416 miles) |
| Fly to Shillong (SHL) | 4h 55m | ₹11,540($145) | on demand | 2,266km (1,408 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6h 35m | ₹15,360($195) | on demand | 2,442km (1,517 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 2 days 8h | ₹5,095($64) | once a week | 3,180km (1,976 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 17h | ₹3,345($42) | once a week | 3,437km (2,136 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 3 days 4h | ₹2,230($28) | once a week | 3,443km (2,140 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | ₹23,320($295) | on demand | 2,878km (1,789 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Goa and Meghalaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Bus companies
Vijayanand Travels
Assam Transport
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Meghalaya
The following major airports near Meghalaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya
Shillong Airport (SHL)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Meghalaya
Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Meghalaya