How to travel from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama, India

The distance between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama is around 874km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Madurai 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.

👋 Also check out Vasco Da GamaMadurai if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Goa (GOI).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,860($150)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Madgaon.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore and then to Vasco Goa.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,390($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vasco da Gama.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance940km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama

There are several options for getting from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,860 ($150).

The distance between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama is around 874km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (476 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Madurai and Vasco Da Gama by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹11,860 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madgaon. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. Trains depart once a week and will take around 18h 25m, 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 Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Kallada Tours and Travels and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) and arrive at Goa (GOI) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Madurai (IXM) 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 Madurai and Vasco Da Gama. The distance is around 940km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹11,860 ($150).

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Transport options from Madurai to Vasco Da Gama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
₹11,860($150)
on demand874km (543 miles)
Train
18h 25m
₹1,510($19)
once a week1,051km (653 miles)
Bus
20h 10m
₹2,390($30)
once daily1,012km (629 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
₹8,835($110)
on demand940km (584 miles)

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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