Dumka to Old Goa
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dumka, Jharkhand to Old Goa, Goa.
Approx Distance: 2218 km
Approx Duration: 49.3 hrs
Route overview
Dumka to Old Goa is about 2218 km by road, roughly 49.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Dumka to Old Goa
About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 444. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 594. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 744. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 887. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1037. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1187. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1331. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1481. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1631. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1774. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1924. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2074. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 144 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Old Goa
By bus: Dumka to Old Goa
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dumka. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km Takes about 16h 25m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 739). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Old Goa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km Takes about 16h 25m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1479). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Old Goa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Old Goa. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km Takes about 16h 25m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Arrive in Old Goa
By train: Dumka to Old Goa
The nearest railway stations are Dumka for Dumka and Karmali for Old Goa. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 50h 50m in total: Dumka-Jasidih Passenger (53552) 09:50 AM Dumka to 11:35 AM Jasidih Jn, then Ananya Express (12315) 05:47 PM Jasidih Jn to 12:25 PM Bayana Jn, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 01:05 PM Bayana Jn to 12:40 PM Madgaon — change at Jasidih Jn (about 6h 12m wait) and Bayana Jn (about 40m wait)
- With two changes, 53h 10m in total: Dumka-Jasidih Passenger (53552) 09:50 AM Dumka to 11:35 AM Jasidih Jn, then Udyan Abha Toofan Express (13008) 12:41 PM Jasidih Jn to 07:20 PM Howrah Jn, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 11:30 PM Howrah Jn to 03:00 PM Vasco Da Gama — change at Jasidih Jn (about 1h 6m wait) and Howrah Jn (about 4h 10m wait)
- With two changes, 53h 10m in total: Dumka-Jasidih Passenger (53552) 09:50 AM Dumka to 11:35 AM Jasidih Jn, then Darbhanga-Puri Weekly Express (18420) 01:00 PM Jasidih Jn to 07:35 PM Kharagpur Jn, then HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 01:15 AM Kharagpur Jn to 03:00 PM Vasco Da Gama — change at Jasidih Jn (about 1h 25m wait) and Kharagpur Jn (about 5h 40m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2218 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,500 · Sedan ₹28,930 · SUV ₹37,860 · Innova / MUV ₹42,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,440 · AC Seater ₹3,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,550 · AC Sleeper ₹5,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,140 · Second AC ₹4,470 · First AC ₹6,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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