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Ballari to Margao

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ballari, Karnataka to Margao, Goa.

414 kmDistance
8.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4650
Sedan₹5480
SUV₹7190
Innova / MUV₹8070
Tempo Traveller₹9410
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹460
AC Seater₹750
Non-AC Sleeper₹660
AC Sleeper₹950
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1210
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Train
Sleeper₹280
Economy₹440
Third AC₹610
Second AC₹860
First AC₹1190
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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: Ballari to Margao

414 km · ~8h 57m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ballari

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Margao

    Margao, Goa

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: Ballari to Margao

414 km · ~9h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ballari

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ballari → Margao

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~414 km

    ~9h 12m|Tentative fare ₹460–₹1,210

  3. Arrive in Margao

    Margao, 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: Ballari to Margao

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Madgaon for Margao.

Direct trains

Kacheguda-Vasco Prashanti Nilayam Slip#17603-Slip2 · Express
05:25 AMBellary Jn
8h 49m44 stops
02:14 PMMajorda
HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp#18047 · Express
05:25 AMBellary Jn
8h 49m56 stops
02:14 PMMajorda

Other options with a change

1 change · 10h 55m in total

Kacheguda-Vasco Prashanti Nilayam Slip#17603-Slip2 · Express
04:50 AMVirapur
9h 33m48 stops
02:23 PMCansaulim

Change trains at Cansaulim — about 1h 3m wait

VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp#12779 · Superfast
03:26 PMCansaulim
19m2 stops
03:45 PMMadgaon

1 change · 10h 56m in total

HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp#18047 · Express
04:49 AMVirapur
9h 34m60 stops
02:23 PMCansaulim

Change trains at Cansaulim — about 1h 3m wait

VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp#12779 · Superfast
03:26 PMCansaulim
19m2 stops
03:45 PMMadgaon

1 change · 14h 10m in total

Kacheguda-Vasco Prashanti Nilayam Slip#17603-Slip2 · Express
04:50 AMVirapur
8h 5m43 stops
12:55 PMKulem

Change trains at Kulem — about 4h 20m wait

KULEM - VASCO DA GAMA Passenger#56965 · Passenger
05:15 PMKulem
1h 45m9 stops
07:00 PMVasco Da Gama

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

Ballari to Margao: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ballari to Margao is about 414 km by road, roughly 8.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 414 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,650 · Sedan ₹5,480 · SUV ₹7,190 · Innova / MUV ₹8,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,410
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹460 · AC Seater ₹750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹660 · AC Sleeper ₹950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹280 · Economy ₹440 · Third AC ₹610 · Second AC ₹860 · First AC ₹1,190

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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