How to travel from Rishikesh to Goa, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Goa is around 1,711km (1,063 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Goa 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 to Goa Mopa (GOX)

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Goa Mopa (GOX).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Madgaon.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur, Indore then Pune and then to Goa.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,480($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chicalim.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,060km (1,280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Goa

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Goa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,750 ($22) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,530 ($170).

The distance between Rishikesh and Goa is around 1,711km (1,063 miles).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Rishikesh and Goa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Goa is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₹13,530 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Goa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,750 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Goa. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Goa. 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 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Goa. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Rishikesh and Goa. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Goa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Jaipur, Indore, Indore, Pune and Goa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

RSRTC and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Goa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Goa. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Goa (GOI) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Goa. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Goa typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) 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 Rishikesh and Goa. The distance is around 2,060km (1,280 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Goa is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹9,950 ($125).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Goa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Goa Mopa (GOX) + 1 similar
3h 60m
₹13,530($170)
on demand1,711km (1,063 miles)
Fly4hrs
₹9,950($125)
on demand1,734km (1,077 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
₹1,750($22)
once a week2,195km (1,364 miles)
Bus
1 day 19h
₹7,480($95)
once daily2,099km (1,305 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹19,340($245)
on demand2,060km (1,280 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