Goa to Kerela

Does anyone know how long it takes from Goa to Kerela and if getting a taxi is the best way?

Thanks

Goa to Kerela

It is a very long way from Goa to Kerala, with an entire state (Karnataka) in between. Please look at this map.

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While there are motoring enthusiasts who do travel by road from Goa to Kerala (we hope to do from Mumbai to kerala some time), it becomes a holiday in itself, with stops in between, all generally well planned. You would not want an aggressive driving schedule so it could take about a day and a half at least.

If you fly from Goa to Cochin (Kochi) which is somewhere in the middle of Kerala, the shortest direct flight takes 1 and a half hours.

Please see www.MakeMyTrip.com to see what I mean.

If you take a train (Rajdhani recommended) it takes about 3/4 of a day to reach. Please see www.irctc.co.in

Just today, someone had a look at fares by train AC 2Tier from Cochin to Mumbai and air fare deals and said the difference was not significant enough to offset the time and convenience factor and she is opting to fly.

It is better to hire a taxi once you reach Kerala. It is not such a small state as Goa and you should decide where you wish to go over there.

Depending on time and mode of travel which appeals to you, you could seek further specific advice here, where ther are lots of experts who are normally more than happy to help.

Goa to Kerela

If you do want to travel by Train the best possible train starts at 19.30 hrs and reaches Ernakulam/Cochin on next day 10 AM so that would be approx 15hrs overnight journey. AC 2 Tier costs Rs. 1200 one way per person.

+MNGLA LKSDP EXP *MADGAON 19:35 ERANAKULAM JN 10:00

For Indian Railways FAQ check my Inside page at

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If unfamiliar with the country it makes sense to first have a look at the konkan railway map and the kerala rail map before looking at train timetables, in order to understand station names and where they come

mapsofindia.com/maps/india/konkanrailway.htm

Please google ';rail map of kerala'; to get the stations for kerala

Part of the charm of travelling that route by train is the fabulous scenery on the madgaon - mangalore stretch. If you wish to see the scenery, it makes sense to do that stretch during daylight hours and put up with other inconveniences

Dear Bragg86 ,

getting a TAXI , isnt the best way considering the travel time and teh cost ,unless you want to stop in between , take breaks at destinations along the konkan coast of India

the trians that run between Madgoa and Ernakulam ( cochin ) are as follows

daily trains : -

train number 2618 - Mangala - lakshadweep express . it departs madgoa station at 19:35 and reaches Ernakulam junction ( south station ) at 10:00

train number 6345 , Netravati express departs from madgoa at 22:50 and reaches Ernakulam Junction at 14:05

train 2618 has less ( 2 hours approx) travel time compared to train 6345 Netravati Express

on tuesdays and saturdays:-

you have OKHA express , train number 6337 , that deaprts madgoa at 7:15 and reaches Ernakulam junction at 22:50

on Saturdays :

you have 1097 Ernakulam Express , departs madgoa at 13:25 and reaches Ernakulam at 4:20

and

929 kochuveli special train that deaprts Madgoa at 1:20 and reaches ernakulam town ( north station) at 10:50

you can book your ticket online at www.irctc.co.in

best regards%26#39;

Deepak Dayanandan

Hi we did it the other way round,flew from Trivandrum to Goa with Kingfisher,it%26#39;s like a bus service stopping 4 other places to pick up,but the seat pitch was great and they brought a meal every time we took off, only had the one curry.We went on the 26th of Feb till the 5th of March, then went back to Kerala.

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