Dimapur is Nagaland's primary commercial city and sole multi-modal transportation gateway, connected via direct flights, express trains, and National Highway 29.
By Air
Dimapur Airport (DMU) is situated in the city center, 7 km from the main market. It receives daily direct flights from Kolkata (CCU) and Guwahati (GAU), with seamless connections to major Indian metros.
By Train
Dimapur Railway Station (DMV) is Nagaland's only major railhead, located on the Lumding-Dibrugarh line. Express trains like the Jan Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Kamrup Express connect directly to Guwahati (5.5 hours), Kolkata, and New Delhi.
By Road
National Highway 29 (NH-29) links Dimapur to Kohima (74 km / 2.5–3 hours via the 4-lane bypass). Regular NST buses and shared taxis depart from the Golaghat Road hub.
