How to travel from Lucknow to Meghalaya, India
The distance between Lucknow and Meghalaya is around 1,145km (712 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lucknow to Meghalaya by plane, train, taxi, 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 → Lucknow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Gauhati (GAU).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost₹10,185($130)
IndiGo Airlines
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to New Guwahati G/Shed then take a taxi to Shillong.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,185($40)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lucknow and Meghalaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lucknow to Meghalaya by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 12h. 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 ₹10,185 ($130).
The distance between Lucknow and Meghalaya is around 1,145km (712 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,044km (649 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lucknow and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucknow to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,185 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucknow and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lucknow and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lucknow and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lucknow and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lucknow and Meghalaya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.
IndiGo Airlines and GoAir fly between Lucknow and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) and and arrive into Gauhati (GAU). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.
The flight from Lucknow to Meghalaya typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Lucknow (LKO) 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 Lucknow and Meghalaya. The distance is around 1,363km (847 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucknow to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lucknow and Meghalaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | ₹10,185($130) | on demand | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Fly to Shillong (SHL) | 4hrs | ₹10,905($135) | on demand | 1,430km (889 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | ₹3,185($40) | twice a week | 1,470km (913 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | ₹1,275($16) | 6 times a week | 1,528km (949 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 12h | ₹1,035($13) | once daily | 1,550km (963 miles) |
Drive | 19h 40m | ₹11,060($140) | on demand | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lucknow and Meghalaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
GoAir
Train operators
Indian Railways
Bus companies
UPSRTC
Assam Transport
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