How to travel from Kerala to Goa, India

The distance between Kerala and Goa is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kerala to Goa by plane, taxi, train 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 to Goa (GOI)

Fly from Kannur (CNN) to Goa (GOI).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,615($58)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Karmali.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chicalim.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Distance957km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Goa

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Goa by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 19h 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 ₹4,615 ($58).

The distance between Kerala and Goa is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Kerala and Goa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Goa is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₹4,615 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Goa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Goa. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Goa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karmali. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Goa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerala and Goa. We recommend that you fly from Kannur (CNN) to Goa (GOI). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kerala and Goa. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Goa (GOI). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kerala and Goa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Kerala and Goa. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Goa (GOI). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Kerala to Goa typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Kochi (COK) and and arrive into Goa (GOI).

The closest major airport to Goa is Dabolim Airport (GOI) (GOI) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Goa. 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 Kerala and Goa. The distance is around 957km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Goa is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ₹5,810 ($73).

How do I get from Kerala to Goa

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Goa

Transport options from Kerala to Goa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Goa (GOI) + 2 similar
2hrs
₹4,615($58)
on demand461km (286 miles)
Fly2h 10m
₹5,810($73)
on demand687km (427 miles)
Taxi and Plane2h 25m
₹7,800($100)
on demand662km (411 miles)
Train
19h 10m
₹1,275($16)
once daily984km (612 miles)
Drive
14h 5m
₹7,800($100)
on demand957km (594 miles)

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Airports near Goa

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

GOI
Dabolim Airport (GOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Goa
IXG
Belgaum Airport (IXG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Goa
PNQ
Pune Airport (PNQ)
International Airport
Distance
365km (227 miles) from Goa