How to Travel from Indore to Goa
Goa is a popular holiday spot in India, frequently visited by tourists for an exciting holiday. If you have a spare day or two available, then you can always add Goa to your India tour itinerary.
If you are currently at Indore, and the exotic beaches and sand of Goa are calling you, then this Indore to Goa travel guide can come very handy. The page contains some valuable information that can help you in planning the trip better.
Indore to Goa Airway
Several domestic carriers provide regular flights between Goa and Indore. The non-stop Indore to Goa flight tickets cost around INR 5,200. However, you might get a discount on early bookings. Non-stop flights between the two cites take around one hour and fifty minutes to complete the journey. Make sure to arrive at least 40 minutes prior to the boarding time, as security check windows gets close after that and passengers are not allowed to board the flight after that.
Departure airport: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Arrival: Goa International Airport (GOI)
P.S: The ticket prices are subjected to change.
Some popular India carriers are providing non-stop flights between Indore to Goa are:
• IndiGo
• AirAsia (India)
Other Indian carriers have one or two stops between the two destinations:
• Air India
• Vistara
• GoAir
• SpiceJet
Indore to Goa via Road
One of the important cities of Central India, Indore is well-known for its Lal Baag Palace and Rajwada Palace. After a satisfying Indore tour, you can embark on an exciting Indore to Goa road trip to explore the sun-kissed beaches and satisfying seafood.
There are following two routes to choose from:
1. Indore – Sendhwa – Dhule – Pune – Satara – Belgaum – Goa
Total distance covered: 1,042 km / 647.46 miles
Time required (without stop): 20 hours and 19 minutes
This route running over the Mumbai - Agra National Highway, is preferred by several tourists. During the trip, one can take a break in Pure and then at Belgaum before bettering Goa.
2. Indore – Sendhwa – Dhule – Aurangabad – Pune – Satara – Belgaum – Goa
Total distance: 1,077 km / 669.21 miles
Time required (without stop): 21 h 32 min
This route runs through Mumbai - Agra National Highway and NH 48. You can explore the stunning Ellora and Ajanta caves on the route. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains Buddhist and Hindu cave paintings as well as sculptures. It is a great detour before heading towards Goa.
Apart from that, you can take an Indore to Goa bus to cover the journey. These trips can be commenced in one day. Tickets cost approximately INR 1,300. To board the buses for Goa from Indore, passengers can head to Gangwal Bus Stand, Sarawate Bus Stand, and Rau Bus Stand. Multiple bus operators run intercity A.C or non-A.C bus services between the two cities throughout the day.
Indore to Goa Train
There is only one train running between Indore and Goa.
1. Indore Kochuveli Express 19332
Origin: Indore Junction (INDB)
Destination: Madgaon (MAO)
Departs on: Tuesday
Departure time: 21:00 (9:00 pm)
Duration: 26h25min
Class Available: AC 3 Tier (3A), AC 2 Tier (2A), Sleeper (SL)
Ticket fare: AC 2 Tier (2A) – INR 2,445.00; AC 3 Tier (3A) – INR 1,690.00; Sleeper (SL) - INR 635.00
To book the train tickets, you can visit the Indian Railway’s official ticket booking portal. Before ticket bookings, the visitor has to create a visitor account and fill in the details. International tourists have to pay a small fee as well, however, for Indians the account can be created free.
Goa, the land of kaleidoscopic culture and experiences, is one of the popular holiday retreats for several tourists – domestic and international. If you too can spare a few days between your India tours, you can always add Goa to your travel plans.
So, what are you waiting for? Consult this Indore to Goa travel guide and head to a magical trip.
Further Reading:
How to Travel from Bangalore to Goa
How to Travel from Chennai to Goa
How to Travel from Hyderabad to Goa
How to Travel from Kochi to Goa
How to Travel from Mysore to Goa