How to travel from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal, India
The distance between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal is around 1,469km (913 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal → Meghalaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Agra (AGR).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical cost₹19,340($245)
IndiGo Airlines
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Guwahati paltan bazar then take the train to Kanpur Central then take the bus to Agra.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹1,115($14)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,950 ($125).
The distance between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal is around 1,469km (913 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,333km (828 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Meghalaya and Taj Mahal by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ₹9,950 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal. We recommend that you fly from Gauhati (GAU) to Delhi (DEL) then take the train to Agra Cantt. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Meghalaya and Taj Mahal. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and arrive at Agra (AGR) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Gauhati (GAU) and and arrive into Agra (AGR).
The closest major airport to Taj Mahal is Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal. Gwalior Airport (GWL) (GWL) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) 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 Taj Mahal. The distance is around 1,687km (1,048 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Meghalaya to Taj Mahal is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₹11,860 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Meghalaya and Taj Mahal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6h 10m | ₹19,340($245) | on demand | 3,185km (1,979 miles) |
| Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train | 6h 10m | ₹9,950($125) | hourly | 1,744km (1,083 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | ₹11,860($150) | every 30 mins | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
| Fly to Jaipur (JAI), Train | 7h 40m | ₹8,995($115) | twice daily | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Fly to Lucknow (LKO), Train | 8h 35m | ₹10,105($125) | once daily | 1,469km (913 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ₹1,115($14) | once daily | 1,827km (1,135 miles) |
| Taxi and Train | 1 day 8h | ₹3,025($38) | 3 times a week | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Drive | 23h 25m | ₹13,690($170) | on demand | 1,687km (1,048 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Meghalaya and Taj Mahal
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Spicejet
AirAsia India
Vistara
Bus companies
Assam Transport
Baba Adventure
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Taj Mahal
The following major airports near Taj Mahal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Agra Airport (AGR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Taj Mahal
Gwalior Airport (GWL)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Taj Mahal
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Taj Mahal