How To Reach Dominican Monastery

How to Reach Dominican Monastery, Daman, India

By Train

The nearest railway station to Dominican Monastery in Daman is Vapi Railway Station. It is well connected to various cities across India. From Vapi station, Dominican Monastery is approximately 12 kilometers away. You can hire a taxi or take an auto-rickshaw to reach the monastery from the railway station.

By Flight

The closest airport to Dominican Monastery is Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which is approximately 170 kilometers from Daman. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a bus to reach Daman. Another option is the Surat Airport, located about 123 kilometers from Daman, offering limited connectivity.

By Road

Daman is well-connected by road and can be accessed via National Highway 48. Taking a car or bus is a viable option to reach the destination.

Reaching Dominican Monastery from India's Top 10 Cities

1. Mumbai (Nearest Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport)
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Mumbai, then a car or bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Mainly connected to Mumbai via Western Railway. Take a train to Vapi and then a short taxi/auto ride to Daman.
   • By Road: Approximately 170 km; NH 48; around 3.5 hours. Recommended stopover: Manor for refreshments.
2. Delhi (Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat, then car or bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Rajdhani or other express trains to Vapi, then taxi/auto to Daman.
   • By Road: Approximately 1,400 km; NH 48; around 24 hours. Stopovers include Jaipur, Udaipur, and Vadodara.
3. Bengaluru (Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat, then car or bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Trains to Vapi are available, followed by a short taxi/auto ride.
   • By Road: Approximately 1,065 km; via NH 48; around 20 hours. Stopovers can be at Pune and Kolhapur.
4. Chennai (Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat, then travel to Daman.
   • By Train: Various express trains to Vapi, then taxi/auto to the monastery.
   • By Road: Approximately 1,580 km; via NH 48; around 30 hours. Stopovers at Bengaluru and Pune recommended.
5. Kolkata (Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat, then car or bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Long-distance trains available to Vapi, taxi/auto from there.
   • By Road: Approximately 2,115 km; via NH 16 and NH 48; around 40 hours. Consider stopovers at Bhubaneswar and Nagpur.
6. Hyderabad (Nearest Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat, then car or bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Trains to Vapi, followed by taxi/auto journey.
   • By Road: Approximately 725 km; via NH 48; around 14 hours drive. Stopover at Pune is ideal.
7. Ahmedabad (Nearest Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport)
   • By Flight: No direct flights; better to travel by road or train.
   • By Train: Several trains to Vapi, followed by taxi/auto.
   • By Road: Approximately 365 km; via NH 48; about 7 hours. Stopover suggestions include Vadodara.
8. Pune (Nearest Airport: Pune Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai and then drive or take a bus to Daman.
   • By Train: Many trains are available to Vapi, then taxi/auto to Daman.
   • By Road: Approximately 300 km; via Mumbai-Pune Expressway and NH 48; around 6 hours.
9. Jaipur (Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport)
   • By Flight: Flight to Mumbai or Surat and travel to Daman.
   • By Train: Trains to Vapi; taxi/auto to Dominican Monastery.
   • By Road: Approximately 920 km; via NH 48; about 17 hours. Stopover at Udaipur or Vadodara.
10. Surat (Nearest Airport: Surat Airport)
    • By Flight: Limited flights to Surat; Mumbai is a better option, then road to Daman.
    • By Train: Regular trains to Vapi; taxi/auto to the monastery.
    • By Road: Approximately 123 km; via NH 48; about 2.5 hours drive.

For all these options, it is recommended to check current train schedules and flight availability as well as road conditions before planning your trip as they may change frequently.