Travel connectivity of Goa, India
By Air:
International Airport of Goa at Dabolim (recently renovated for better services) is situated in Vasco city, at a distance of 32 Kms from the capital, Panjim. It caters to domestic and international air services with at least two dozen arrivals from India and middle-eastern countries such as Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Doha, Dubai and Kuwait. All major low cost carriers and full service airlines operate regular flights to and from Goa. This is the only airport as of now; however, the Government is planning to setup another airport in the North in Mopa, Pernem to smoothen the air traffic. Best way to reach Goa is by air.
| Mode of Transport |
Details |
Nearest Stations/Airports |
Estimated Duration |
| By Air |
Flights available from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad. |
Dabolim Airport (GOI), Mopa Airport (GOX) |
1.5 to 3 hours (excluding airport time) |
| By Train |
Regular trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore. |
Madgaon (MAO), Vasco da Gama (VSG), Thivim (THVM) |
8 to 24 hours depending on origin city |
| By Road |
Well-connected highways and buses from Pune, Mumbai, Mangalore, Bangalore. |
Panaji Bus Stand, Madgaon Bus Depot |
8 to 12 hours by car or bus |
| By Bus |
Private and government buses available; sleeper and semi-sleeper options. |
Panaji, Mapusa, Madgaon |
Varies from 9 to 16 hours |
| By Car (Self-Drive) |
Popular among travelers from Maharashtra, Karnataka. Scenic Konkan route is preferred. |
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7 to 10 hours (from Pune/Mumbai) |
By Road:
Panjim, the capital city is linked by road to Mumbai, Bangalore, Belgaum, Gokarn, Hospet , Kolhapur, Pune, Mysore and many other cities of the neighboring states. Goa Tourism runs regular deluxe buses and luxury coaches to all nearby cities of Goa. Buses operated by private operators and the State Transport Corporation ply to different nook and corners of Goa. Tourist taxis and auto rickshaws are another preferred mode of travel, which are easily available near most hotels and tourist spots. Motor bikes, taxis and cars also are hired at reasonable prices.
By Rail:
Goa's two main stations are at Margao and Vasco da Gama, which are well connected to all-important cities of India by several Mails/ Express trains. The other stations in Goa are Pernem Railway Station, Thivim Railway station, Karmali Railway Station, Verna Railway Station, Dabolim Railway Station, Cancona (Balli) Railway Station, Curchorem Railway Station and Mollem Railway Station.
By Sea:
Currently only private yachts have access to travel to Goa from different parts of the world, however, necessary approvals are required for such access.