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Getting Here

Goa conjures picture postcard memories, images of surreal landscapes and endless misty shores. Thus Asia’s most coveted holiday destination is one of the most sought after holiday destinations amongst travellers in India and the world. A quick check on how to get here will throw up multiple connectivity options. You can opt for the quickest or cheapest preference based on time and budget. Now-a-days you can even opt for travel on board the latest luxury cruise line Angrya  offering Goa-Mumbai packages.

By Air
Goa’s only airport at Dabolim caters to domestic and international flyers. It is approximately 26 kms from Panaji, the capital city and from Margao 33 min (24.4 km) via NH566. It’s closest to the port city, Vasco, 6kms away. The airport terminal, 1 is for domestic arrivals, whereas 2 is for international travellers.
All major airline carriers such as Air India, GoAir, Jet Airways, Air Asia, Spice Jet have regular scheduled flights on a daily basis. They bring in eager guests from all the major cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Indore, Chennai, Pune and others.
Outside you can take Government run pre-paid taxi services or book a Goa Miles cab for safe, and affordable journey.
You can read more about Getting Around in Goa.

By Road
For those looking for a long road trip, Goa is connected via all the major highways NH 4 and NH 17. You can easily drive or ride in or take the bus. All the State run bus transport services like Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and KTC run their operations in Goa.

By Train
Goa has four major railway stations that bring in passengers from across the country. Trains depart from Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon and Vasco da Gama at regular intervals. The stations are in proximity to major towns and Madgaon railway station is about 38 km away from Panaji, Vasco da Gama railway is approximately 29 km away.

By Sea
GTDC has introduced an exciting new option for those who want the cruise experience. Passengers from Mumbai can now visit the sunny state via the sea on board India’s First Domestic Cruise Liner, Angrya.

If you’re an international traveller, you can read more about visa, travel tips, and more here.