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The amazing destination of Goa is one of the well
connected places in India. Read further to explore how to reach Goa by
air, rail and road transport.
How to Reach Goa![]() Airport Dabolin Domestic & International Airport Location: At the port city of Vasco Da Gama; 32 km from Panaji, 7 km from downtown Vasco, 30 km from Mudgaon, 50 km from Calangute, 52 km from Mapusa and 32 km from Colva. Services: Most Indian domestic airlines and numerous international charters and some airlines. Facilities: Bank and currency exchange, duty free shops, tourist information, hotel booking, restaurants and snacks cafes, car hire, telephone kiosks. Transfer: Taxis including pre-paid. Goa by Rail Good network of trains in Goa connects the place with other states in India. Konkan railway line is the major railway line connecting Goa with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, etc. Railway Station Two Major Stations in Goa ![]() Location: Konkan Railway route, South Goa Services: 2432 Rajdhani Exp (11.05 am/12.25 pm next day) from Delhi, 2051 Jan Shatabdi Exp (5.30 am/1.55 pm) and 0112 Konkan Kanya Exp (11pm/ 10.45 am) from Mumbai, amongst the best connections. Transfer: Taxis, auto-rickshaws. Vasco Da Gama Location: South Goa Services: 1048 Link Exp (11 pm/6.30 am) from Hubli, 7311 Exp (2 pm/12.40 pm) from Chennai and a few other trains. Transfer: Taxis, auto-rickshaws. Highways NH 17 (Panvel, near Mumbai, Edappalli, near Kochi) runs across Goa north-south staying close to the coast; NH-4A (Panaji-Belgaum) connects inland eastward with NH 4 (Pune-Banglore). Midways On Mumbai-Panaji route, Chiplun hasgreat accommodation, dining and service station facilities. Southwards are bigger-towns like Udupi, Manglore, Kannur and Kozhikode. Bus Services in Goa Buses: Luxury Volvo and deluxe coaches from many places in the region cover all the major cities and towns of Goa with regular services. Private companies also operate overnight service from places like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, etc. Most of these start at Patto Plaza in Panaji (Panjim). Bus Station: Kadamba Bus Stand, Patto Plaza, Panaji Location: Downtown, Panajii Transfer: Taxis, auto-rickshaws Local Transport in Goa Anybody can travel around in Goa easily as there is a easily available taxis, motor cycle taxis for getting around. Taxis: Don't run by meter; try to take pre-paid service wherever possible. Motor Cycle Taxis: Licensed, though adventures, mode to carrying one person as pillion-rider. Rates negotiable. Ferry: Flat-bottomed, best for crossing the many rivers.
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