How to travel from Kerala to Meghalaya, India
The distance between Kerala and Meghalaya is around 2,417km (1,502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kerala 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 → Kerala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Gauhati (GAU)
Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gauhati (GAU).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical cost₹17,985($225)
IndiGo Airlines
4 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹4,455($56)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Meghalaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kerala to Meghalaya by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹3,185 ($40) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,985 ($225).
The distance between Kerala and Meghalaya is around 2,417km (1,502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,297km (1,428 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kerala and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerala to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹17,985 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,185 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kerala and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerala and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kerala and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kerala to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kerala to Meghalaya typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) 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 Kerala and Meghalaya. The distance is around 3,135km (1,948 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ₹17,350 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Meghalaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Gauhati (GAU) + 4 similar | 5h 30m | ₹17,985($225) | on demand | 2,640km (1,640 miles) |
| Fly | 5h 35m | ₹17,350($220) | on demand | 2,508km (1,558 miles) |
| Fly to Gauhati (GAU) | 6h 55m | ₹19,180($240) | on demand | 3,491km (2,169 miles) |
| Fly to Gauhati (GAU) | 7hrs | ₹18,465($230) | on demand | 3,410km (2,119 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 5h 50m | ₹12,970($165) | on demand | 2,417km (1,502 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2 days 14h | ₹4,455($56) | once a week | 3,633km (2,257 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 15h | ₹3,185($40) | once daily | 3,664km (2,277 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | ₹25,390($320) | on demand | 3,135km (1,948 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kerala and Meghalaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Vistara
Air India Limited
GoAir
Bus companies
Parveen 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