The nearest airport to Mawsynram is in Guwahati.
The best way to reach Mawsynram by road is to take a bus from Shillong, which is the nearest city.
There is no railway station near to Mawsynram in less than 10 km. However, there are railway stations in the following nearby towns, which are convenient for travelling to Mawsynram. Shillong railway station is located in the city of Shillong and is about 10 km from Mawsynram. Nongpoh railway station is located in the city of Nongpoh and is about 37 km from Mawsynram.
There is no public transportation in Mawsynram. Visitors must bring their own vehicles or hire a taxi or rickshaw to get around.