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.
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 from Kanpur (KNU) to Gauhati (GAU).
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Take the train to Guwahati then take a taxi to Shillong.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 6h 35m | ₹16,475($205) | on demand | 3,265km (2,029 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | ₹10,265($130) | hourly | 1,216km (756 miles) |
Train to Lucknow, Fly | 5h 30m | ₹10,985($140) | hourly | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 24h 25m | ₹3,265($41) | twice daily | 1,524km (947 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | ₹11,700($145) | on demand | 1,440km (895 miles) |
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The following major airports near Meghalaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.