Ara to Mapusa
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Mapusa, Goa.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ara to Mapusa
2053 km · ~44h 24m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 821Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 971Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1121Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1532Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1642Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1792Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ara to Mapusa
2053 km · ~45h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km
~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 684)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km
~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1369)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mapusa
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km
~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970
- Arrive in Mapusa
Mapusa, Goa
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ara to Mapusa
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Thivim for Mapusa.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 37h 12m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 37h 12m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m wait
1 change · 37h 27m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Ara to Mapusa: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Mapusa is about 2053 km by road, roughly 41.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2053 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,680 · Sedan ₹26,790 · SUV ₹35,050 · Innova / MUV ₹39,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,280 · AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,800
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,080 · Third AC ₹2,900 · Second AC ₹4,140 · First AC ₹5,780
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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