There are 7 ways to get from Kolkatta to Meghālaya by plane, taxi, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Train, bus
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Take the train from Dakhineswar to Guwahati
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Take the bus from Guwahati paltan bazar to Shillong ISBT
Fly to Shillong
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Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Shillong (SHL)
Fly to Rupsi
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Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Rupsi (RUP)
Fly to Silchar, taxi
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Fly from Kolkata (CCU) to Silchar (IXS)
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Take a taxi from Silchar to Jowai
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kamakhya
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Take a taxi from Kamakhya to Shillong
Drive
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Drive from Kolkatta to Shillong
Kolkata (CCU) to Gauhati (GAU) flights
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Rules to follow in India
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Recommended
Travel within India
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Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in India
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1800118797
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within India is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Meghālaya is 1800118797.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Meghālaya is recommended.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800118797.
Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Kolkatta to Meghālaya is to train and bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 26h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Kolkatta to Meghālaya is to fly which costs ₹4,400 - ₹8,000 and takes 3h 41m.
The distance between Kolkatta and Meghālaya is 447 km. The road distance is 786 km.
The best way to get from Kolkatta to Meghālaya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 19h 47m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kolkatta to Meghālaya, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Kolkata Airport to Gauhati Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkatta to Meghālaya is 786 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Kolkatta to Meghālaya.
Spicejet, Air India Limited, Go First and two other airlines offer flights from Kolkata Airport to Gauhati Airport.
The best way to get from Kolkatta to Kolkata Airport is to line 154 bus which takes 30 min and costs ₹30 - ₹55.
- Distance: 446.6 km
- Duration: 3h 41m
What companies run services between Kolkatta, India and Meghālaya, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and three other airlines fly from Kolkatta to Nongpoh hourly.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹7,500
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati via Agartala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹7,500
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati via Aizawl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹7,500
Flights from Kolkata to Shillong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Kolkata to Shillong via Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Kolkata to Shillong via Agartala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Kolkata to Shillong via Imphal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹14,000
Flights from Kolkata to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹14,000
Flights from Kolkata to Silchar via Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹16,000
Flights from Kolkata to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700 - ₹10,000
- Website
- flybig.in
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700 - ₹22,000
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati via Agartala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900 - ₹23,000
Flights from Kolkata to Rupsi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600 - ₹24,000
- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kolkata to Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹24,000 - ₹50,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kamakhya
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440 - ₹2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440 - ₹600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600 - ₹2,100
Train from Dakhineswar to Guwahati
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440 - ₹2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440 - ₹600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600 - ₹2,100
- Phone
- 0361-2730726, 2739552
- astc2009@gmail.com
Bus from Guwahati paltan bazar to Shillong ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹169
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000 - ₹3,700
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