Known for its stunning beaches, serene landscapes, and vibrant nightlife, South Goa is a favorite destination for many travelers. To help you plan your trip, here's how you can reach South Goa by train, flight, and road.
The nearest airport to South Goa is Dabolim Airport (GOI), which is approximately 25 kilometers from the heart of South Goa. This airport is well-connected with domestic flights from all major cities in India.
The nearest railway stations for accessing South Goa are Margao Railway Station (MAO) and Vasco da Gama Railway Station (VSG). These stations are major halts where most of the trains stop.
South Goa has good road connectivity with several national and state highways. You can drive down through scenic routes or avail bus services run by both government and private operators.
Here are the details about how you can reach South Goa from India's top 10 cities by road, flight, and train, including approximate distances and suggested routes for road travel.
| City | Distance by Road (approx.) | Flight | Train | Suggested Road Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 590 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Mumbai - Pune Expressway to NH48 in Pune followed by NH4 and then NH66 towards Goa with a stopover in Kolhapur or Belagavi if required. |
| Delhi | 1900 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Jhansi - Nagpur - Hyderabad - Raichur - Hubli - Goa with stopovers in Gwalior and Hubli or as per convenience. |
| Kolkata | 2200 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Kolkata - Bhubaneswar - Visakhapatnam - Vijayawada - Hyderabad - Raichur - Hubli - Goa with recommended stopovers at Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. |
| Bengaluru | 560 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Bengaluru - Tumakuru - Chitradurga - Hubli - Dharwad - Goa with a possible stopover in Hubli. |
| Chennai | 910 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Chennai - Bengaluru - Tumakuru - Chitradurga - Hubli - Dharwad - Goa, with likely stopovers in Bengaluru and Hubli. |
| Hyderabad | 660 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Hyderabad - Raichur - Hubli - Dharwad - Goa, stop in Hubli if necessary. |
| Ahmedabad | 1100 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Surat - Mumbai - Pune - Kolhapur - Goa, with convenient stops at Vadodara, Pune or Kolhapur. |
| Pune | 440 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Available to Margao/Vasco | Pune - Satara - Kolhapur - Goa via NH48, stop in Kolhapur if needed. |
| Jaipur | 1750 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Not directly available | Jaipur - Udaipur - Vadodara - Mumbai - Pune - Kolhapur - Goa, with overnight stays at Vadodara and Pune recommended. |
| Surat | 835 KM | Available to Dabolim Airport (GOI) | Not directly available | Surat - Mumbai - Pune - Kolhapur - Goa via NH48, break journey at Pune or Kolhapur. |
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