Nagaland is connected to the rest of India by rail, bus and air services. Travelling by air is by far the quickest way to reach Nagaland. There are regular domestic flights to Dimapur Airport from most major Indian cities. The airport is located about 68kms or 2.5 hours drive from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, and about 9kms from Dimapur.

Nagaland also has a train station in Dimapur. Almost all trains and buses come through Guwahati to Dimapur while some come through Dibrugarh and Jorhat which is also ideal for visits to northern Nagaland. Alternatively, you can also fly to Imphal in Manipur and travel by road to Kohima, approximately 4 hours drive. Imphal is well connected to both Kolkata and Guwahati. More detail below about travelling to Nagaland and the different methods of travel.