How to travel from Meghalaya to Surat, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Surat is around 2,173km (1,351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Surat by plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Surat → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Surat (STV)
Fly from Shillong (SHL) to Surat (STV).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical cost₹7,400($95)
IndiGo Airlines
3 similiar routes
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Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Kamakhya then take the train to Vadodara Jn and then to Surat.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹4,220($53)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Surat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Surat by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around ₹4,220 ($53) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,400 ($95).
The distance between Meghalaya and Surat is around 2,173km (1,351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,947km (1,210 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Meghalaya and Surat by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Surat is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹7,400 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Surat, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,220 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Surat. We recommend that you fly from Shillong (SHL) to Surat (STV). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Surat. We recommend that you fly from Shillong (SHL) to Surat (STV). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Meghalaya and Surat. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and arrive at Surat (STV) - via Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Meghalaya to Surat. There is however a flight that goes via Kolkata (CCU). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Meghalaya to Surat typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and and arrive into Surat (STV).
The closest major airport to Surat is Surat Airport (STV) (STV) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Surat. Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) and Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) 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 Surat. The distance is around 2,490km (1,547 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Surat is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹10,185 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Surat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Surat (STV) + 3 similar | 5h 25m | ₹7,400($95) | on demand | 2,173km (1,351 miles) |
| Fly | 5h 30m | ₹10,185($130) | on demand | 2,209km (1,373 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 55m | ₹12,415($155) | on demand | 2,350km (1,460 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 35m | ₹9,710($120) | hourly | 2,398km (1,490 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 2 days 3h | ₹4,220($53) | twice a week | 2,849km (1,770 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | ₹20,215($255) | on demand | 2,490km (1,547 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Surat
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
GoAir
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Vistara
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Surat
The following major airports near Surat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Surat Airport (STV)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Surat
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Surat
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Surat