How to travel from Puducherry to Goa, India

The distance between Puducherry and Goa is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Puducherry to Goa by plane, train, taxi, 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 Pondicherry (PNY) to Goa (GOI).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,450($170)
Operated by

Spicejet

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand and then to Goa.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,095($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Londa Jn then take a taxi to Chicalim.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chicalim.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Distance889km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Goa

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Goa by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,660 ($46) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,450 ($170).

The distance between Puducherry and Goa is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Puducherry and Goa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Goa is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹13,450 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Goa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,660 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Puducherry and Goa. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Goa (GOI). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Puducherry and Goa. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Puducherry to Goa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand, Rashtreeya Vidhyalaya Road, Majestic and Goa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

KSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Puducherry and Goa. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Puducherry and Goa. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) and arrive at Goa (GOI) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Puducherry to Goa. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Puducherry to Goa typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Pondicherry (PNY) 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 Puducherry and Goa. The distance is around 889km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Goa is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹13,450 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Goa

Transport options from Puducherry to Goa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
₹13,450($170)
on demand1,147km (713 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
₹8,515($105)
once daily915km (569 miles)
Plane and Taxi5h 15m
₹13,450($170)
on demand1,168km (726 miles)
Bus
21h 35m
₹5,095($64)
once daily897km (557 miles)
Train and Taxi
20h 35m
₹3,660($46)
3 times a week1,094km (680 miles)
Drive
12h 60m
₹8,355($105)
on demand889km (552 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