How to travel from Meghalaya to Gaya, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Gaya is around 817km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Gaya by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gaya → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Gaya (GAY).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost₹11,220($140)
IndiGo Airlines
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Guwahati paltan bazar then take the train to Patliputra then take the bus to Gaya Manpur More.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹1,910($24)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Gaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Gaya by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,910 ($24) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,220 ($140).
The distance between Meghalaya and Gaya is around 817km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (397 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Meghalaya and Gaya by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Gaya is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹11,220 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Gaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,910 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Gaya. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Gaya (GAY). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Meghalaya and Gaya. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and arrive at Gaya (GAY) - via Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Meghalaya to Gaya. There is however a flight that goes via Kolkata (CCU). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Meghalaya to Gaya typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and and arrive into Gaya (GAY).
The closest major airport to Gaya is Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Gaya. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) (PAT) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) 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 Meghalaya and Gaya. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Gaya is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹11,220 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Gaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | ₹11,220($140) | on demand | 1,000km (622 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ₹5,730($72) | hourly | 817km (508 miles) |
| Fly to Patna (PAT), Train | 7h 45m | ₹13,050($165) | hourly | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21h 20m | ₹1,910($24) | once daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Taxi and Train | 24h 35m | ₹2,785($35) | once a week | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | ₹9,075($115) | on demand | 964km (599 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Gaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
AirAsia India
Spicejet
FlyBig
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Maa Shanti Travels
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Gaya
The following major airports near Gaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Gaya Airport (GAY)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Gaya
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Gaya
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Gaya