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Dandeli to Panaji

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

117 kmDistance
2.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹130
AC Seater₹210
Non-AC Sleeper₹190
AC Sleeper₹270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹380
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Train
Sleeper₹100
Economy₹150
Third AC₹190
Second AC₹260
First AC₹360
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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: Dandeli to Panaji

117 km · ~2h 20m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dandeli

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

  2. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Panaji

    Panaji, 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: Dandeli to Panaji

117 km · ~2h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Dandeli

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

  2. Dandeli → Panaji

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~117 km

    ~2h 36m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹380

  3. Arrive in Panaji

    Panaji, 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: Dandeli to Panaji

Nearest railway stations: Tavargatti for Dandeli, Vasco Da Gama for Panaji.

Direct trains

YESVANTPUR - VASCO DA GAMA Exp#17309 · Express
01:20 AMNagargali
4h 40m19 stops
06:00 AMVasco Da Gama
CHENNAI CENT - VASCO DA GAMA Exp#17311 · Express
08:13 AMNagargali
4h 47m19 stops
01:00 PMVasco Da Gama
HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp#18047 · Express
10:18 AMNagargali
4h 42m18 stops
03:00 PMVasco Da Gama
Kacheguda-Vasco Prashanti Nilayam Slip#17603-Slip2 · Express
10:19 AMNagargali
4h 41m14 stops
03:00 PMVasco Da Gama
VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
02:18 PMNagargali
4h 9m15 stops
06:27 PMMajorda

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.

Dandeli to Panaji: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dandeli to Panaji is about 117 km by road, roughly 2.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 117 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹190 · AC Sleeper ₹270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹190 · Second AC ₹260 · First AC ₹360

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Dandeli to Panaji. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Old Goa105 km from Dandeli

Hotels in Panaji

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INOX - Old GMC

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Miramar Beach

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Suggested Panaji Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panaji

  • Travel from Dandeli to Panaji (about 2.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Day 2Explore Panaji

  • Visit Mandovi Bridge
  • Visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
  • Visit Adil Shah Palace

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit St Bartholomew's Church
  • Head back to Dandeli
Suggested from Panaji's top sights.

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