How To Reach Goa

How to Reach Goa, India

By Flight: Goa's primary airport is the Dabolim Airport (GOI), located near the city of Vasco da Gama. It is well-connected with regular flights from major cities in India.

By Train: Goa has several railway stations, but the two main ones are Madgaon (MAO) and Thivim (THVM). These stations are connected by a vast rail network to different parts of India.

By Road: Goa has a well-maintained network of roads. The primary national highway that connects Goa to other parts of India is the NH 66.

Reaching Goa from India's Top 10 Cities:

1. Mumbai to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 590 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
   • By Train: Trains such as the Konkan Kanya Express or the Mandovi Express
   • By Road: Take NH 66. Stopover at Ratnagiri for rest or to explore.
2. New Delhi to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 1,900 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
   • By Train: Trains like the Goa Express or the Rajdhani Express
   • By Road: Take NH 48 through Jaipur, Udaipur, Vadodara, and Mumbai, then join NH 66. Consider stopovers at Udaipur or Mumbai.
3. Bengaluru to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 560 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
   • By Train: Trains such as the Yeshwantpur - Vasco Express
   • By Road: Head via NH 48 and switch to NH 66 at Ankola. No major stopovers required, but consider Hubli for a break.
4. Kolkata to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 2,100 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
   • By Train: Trains such as the Amaravati Express
   • By Road: Take NH 16 to Vishakhapatnam, then NH 26 to Raipur, further to NH 30 and finally to NH 66. Stopovers could include Visakhapatnam and Nagpur.
5. Chennai to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 910 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Chennai International Airport (MAA)
   • By Train: Chennai Central – Vasco Da Gama Express
   • By Road: Take NH 48 up to Ankola and then switch to NH 66. Bengaluru could be a possible stopover.
6. Hyderabad to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 665 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
   • By Train: Trains like the KCG - Vasco Express
   • By Road: Head towards Raichur on NH 167, then Bagalkot, Belgaum, and finally onto NH 66 to Goa. Consider stopping at Hampi for a cultural break.
7. Ahmedabad to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 1,100 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
   • By Train: Oklahoma Express or the Ahmedabad - Madgaon Special
   • By Road: Take NH 48 to Mumbai, then NH 66 to Goa. A stopover at Mumbai is advisable for a rest.
8. Pune to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 450 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights to Dabolim Airport are less common, consider traveling to Mumbai for a broader selection of flights
   • By Train: Trains like the Poorna Express
   • By Road: Take NH 48 to Satara, Kolhapur, and then onto NH 66 to Goa. No major stopovers required, though Kolhapur can serve as a halt for rest.
9. Jaipur to Goa
   • Distance: Approximately 1,500 km
   • By Flight: Direct flights might not be available. Travel to a major city like Mumbai or Delhi for a flight to Goa.
   • By Train: Marusagar Express or the Poorna Express
   • By Road: Take NH 48 all the way to Mumbai, then continue towards Goa on NH 66. Udaipur and Mumbai could be good stops for rest.
10. Lucknow to Goa
    • Distance: Approximately 1,900 km
    • By Flight: No direct flights; travel to Delhi or Mumbai for connecting flights to Goa.
    • By Train: Preferably reach Delhi and take a train such as the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express.
    • By Road: Take NH 27 to Kanpur, then NH 19 to Agra, NH 48 to Mumbai and finally NH 66 to Goa. Consider Agra, Jaipur, or Udaipur as stopovers.

When planning a road trip, always consider the current condition of the roads and weather forecasts. Also, it’s advisable to plan for additional stops if traveling with family or during the night.