How to travel from Mangalore to Meghalaya, India

The distance between Mangalore and Meghalaya is around 2,861km (1,778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mangalore to Meghalaya by plane, bus, train, 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 Mangalore (IXE) to Gauhati (GAU).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,610($170)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Shillong.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance2,887km (1,794 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mangalore and Meghalaya

There are several options for getting from Mangalore to Meghalaya by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹2,785 ($35) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,610 ($170).

The distance between Mangalore and Meghalaya is around 2,861km (1,778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,225km (1,383 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Mangalore and Meghalaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Meghalaya is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₹13,610 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Mangalore and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹2,785 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mangalore and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mangalore and Meghalaya. We recommend that you fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mangalore and Meghalaya. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) and arrive at Gauhati (GAU) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Mangalore to Meghalaya. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mangalore to Meghalaya typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Mangalore (IXE) 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 Mangalore and Meghalaya. The distance is around 2,887km (1,794 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mangalore to Meghalaya is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₹13,610 ($170).

How do I get from Mangalore to Meghalaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Mangalore and Meghalaya

Transport options from Mangalore to Meghalaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 55m
₹13,610($170)
on demand2,861km (1,778 miles)
Train and Taxi + 2 similar
2 days 12h
₹4,140($52)
twice a week3,627km (2,254 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 14h
₹2,785($35)
once a week3,477km (2,160 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi2 days 11h
₹6,685($84)
twice a week3,290km (2,044 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
₹27,140($340)
on demand2,887km (1,794 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