How to travel from Madurai to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Madurai and Meghalaya is around 2,378km (1,478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Madurai 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.

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Fly

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,200($190)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Erode Jn and then to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance2,864km (1,780 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Meghalaya by plane, train, taxi, 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 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,200 ($190).

The distance between Madurai and Meghalaya is around 2,378km (1,478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,224km (1,382 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Madurai 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 Madurai to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹15,200 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai 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 Madurai and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madurai and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Madurai to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Madurai to Meghalaya typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) 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 Madurai and Meghalaya. The distance is around 2,864km (1,780 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 Madurai to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹15,200 ($190).

How do I get from Madurai to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Madurai and Meghalaya

Transport options from Madurai to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 10m
₹15,200($190)
on demand2,378km (1,478 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
₹12,255($155)
hourly2,406km (1,495 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2 days 7h
₹3,660($46)
3 times a week3,314km (2,059 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 12h
₹3,185($40)
once daily3,399km (2,112 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
₹26,900($340)
on demand2,864km (1,780 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