How to travel from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama is around 1,735km (1,078 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rishikesh 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 Dehra Dun (DED) to Goa (GOI).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,220($140)
Operated by

Helitrans

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train
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Train

Take the train to Madgaon.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,310($29)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur, Baroda then Pune and then to Margao.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,900($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Vasco da Gama.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,064km (1,283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹2,310 ($29) and will take around 1 day 12h. 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 ₹11,220 ($140).

The distance between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama is around 1,735km (1,078 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,698km (1,055 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama 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 Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₹11,220 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹2,310 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh 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 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Vasco Da Gama. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Udaipur, Baroda, Pune and Margao. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and KTCL run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Goa (GOI) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) 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 Rishikesh and Vasco Da Gama. The distance is around 2,064km (1,283 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 Vasco Da Gama is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₹11,220 ($140).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Vasco Da Gama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 35m
₹11,220($140)
on demand1,735km (1,078 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹2,310($29)
once a week2,203km (1,369 miles)
Bus
2 days 3h
₹3,900($49)
once daily2,325km (1,445 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹16,715($210)
on demand2,064km (1,283 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