How to travel from Kanpur to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Kanpur and Meghalaya is around 1,216km (756 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kanpur to Meghalaya by train, plane, taxi 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 Kanpur (KNU) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹16,475($205)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,265($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Distance1,440km (895 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Meghalaya by train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,265 ($41) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,265 ($130).

The distance between Kanpur and Meghalaya is around 1,216km (756 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,102km (685 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kanpur and Meghalaya by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Meghalaya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹10,265 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,265 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kanpur and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknow then fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kanpur and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknow then fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kanpur and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Kanpur to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kanpur to Meghalaya typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Kanpur (KNU) 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 Kanpur and Meghalaya. The distance is around 1,440km (895 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Meghalaya is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).

How do I get from Kanpur to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Meghalaya

Transport options from Kanpur to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 35m
₹16,475($205)
on demand3,265km (2,029 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
₹10,265($130)
hourly1,216km (756 miles)
Train to Lucknow, Fly5h 30m
₹10,985($140)
hourly1,502km (933 miles)
Train and Taxi
24h 25m
₹3,265($41)
twice daily1,524km (947 miles)
Drive
20h 50m
₹11,700($145)
on demand1,440km (895 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