How to travel from Salem to Meghalaya, India
The distance between Salem and Meghalaya is around 2,280km (1,417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Salem to Meghalaya by train, plane, 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 Meghalaya → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Tambaram, Fly
Take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Gauhati (GAU).
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost₹12,815($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Kamakhya then take a taxi to Shillong.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost₹3,820($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salem and Meghalaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salem to Meghalaya by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹3,580 ($45) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,815 ($160).
The distance between Salem and Meghalaya is around 2,280km (1,417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,070km (1,286 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Salem and Meghalaya by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Meghalaya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx ₹12,815 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Meghalaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,580 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salem and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salem and Meghalaya. We recommend that you take the train to Tambaram then fly from Madras (MAA) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Meghalaya. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali then fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Gauhati (GAU). instead which will take 9h 10m.
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 Salem and Meghalaya. The distance is around 2,674km (1,662 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Meghalaya is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ₹12,655 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salem and Meghalaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Tambaram, Fly + 3 similar | 9h 10m | ₹12,815($160) | once daily | 2,280km (1,417 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 9h 10m | ₹12,655($160) | once daily | 2,457km (1,527 miles) |
| Train to Yelahanka Jn., Fly | 9h 60m | ₹12,495($155) | twice a week | 2,397km (1,490 miles) |
| Train to Coimbatore Jn, Fly | 10h 55m | ₹17,030($215) | once a week | 3,646km (2,266 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2 days 3h | ₹3,820($48) | 3 times a week | 3,059km (1,901 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | ₹3,580($45) | once daily | 3,043km (1,891 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 14h | ₹25,150($315) | on demand | 2,674km (1,662 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salem and Meghalaya
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
AirAsia India
Spicejet
Vistara
Bus companies
Kallada Tours and Travels
Assam Transport
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Meghalaya
The following major airports near Meghalaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Meghalaya
Shillong Airport (SHL)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Meghalaya
Kumbhirgram Airport (IXS)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Meghalaya