Goa is well-connected with major Indian cities through different modes of transport. It is easily accessible through rail, road, and air from various parts of the country. Here's how to reach Goa:
There are two airports in Goa:
Dabolim Airport, situated in southern Goa, is about 29-30 km from the capital of Goa, Panaji, and takes about 35 minutes to reach. Many domestic and international flights operate from this airport to major Indian cities and places worldwide. You may hire a taxi from the airport to reach your desired destination.
A new airport, Manohar International Airport, has also been built in Mopa, North Goa, to ease the heavy tourist traffic at Dabolim. It is 33 km from Panaji and takes about 50 minutes to reach.
Taking a road trip to Goa is probably on every Indian traveller’s to-do list. Goa is connected with major Indian cities through different national highways:
There are daily bus services from Mumbai and Pune to reach Goa. State bus services from Goa to Karnataka and Maharashtra operate from two major bus terminuses:
Private deluxe AC buses also run from Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Travelling by train is a budget and comparatively inexpensive way to reach Goa. There are two major railway stations in Goa:
Both these stations are situated in the southern part and connect Goa to major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Trains operate on some of the other routes as well. Taxis are easily available for hire from the railway station.
