How to travel from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama, India

The distance between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Goa (GOI).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,480($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Renigunta Jn and then to Vasco Da Gama.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Shanti Nagar Bangalore and then to Panaji.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Vasco da Gama.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance889km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,480 ($95).

The distance between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama is around 755km (469 miles).

It takes around 2hrs to get from Chennai and Vasco Da Gama by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,480 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Renigunta Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. Trains depart once a week and will take around 20h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shanti Nagar Bangalore and Panaji. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

SETC, KSRTC and KTCL run regular bus services between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Goa (GOI). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, GoAir and Air India Limited fly between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Goa (GOI). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Goa (GOI).

The closest major airport to Vasco Da Gama is Dabolim Airport (GOI) (GOI) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Vasco Da Gama. Belgaum Airport (IXG) (IXG) and Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Vasco Da Gama. The distance is around 889km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,480 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Vasco Da Gama

Transport options from Chennai to Vasco Da Gama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
₹7,480($95)
every 15 mins755km (469 miles)
Train
20h 10m
₹635($8)
once a week905km (562 miles)
Bus
20h 45m
₹1,670($21)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
₹7,240($90)
on demand889km (552 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chennai and Vasco Da Gama

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Bus companies

Airports near Vasco Da Gama

The following major airports near Vasco Da Gama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

GOI
Dabolim Airport (GOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Vasco Da Gama
IXG
Belgaum Airport (IXG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Vasco Da Gama
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
354km (220 miles) from Vasco Da Gama