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Karwar to Margao

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

71 kmDistance
1.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹80
AC Seater₹130
Non-AC Sleeper₹110
AC Sleeper₹160
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹250
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Train
Sleeper₹70
Economy₹100
Third AC₹130
Second AC₹170
First AC₹230
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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: Karwar to Margao

71 km · ~1h 25m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karwar

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

  2. 71 km · 1h 25m 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: Karwar to Margao

71 km · ~1h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Karwar

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

  2. Karwar → Margao

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~71 km

    ~1h 35m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹250

  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: Karwar to Margao

Nearest railway stations: Karwar for Karwar, Madgaon for Margao.

Direct trains

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:30 AMKarwar
50m4 stops
01:20 AMMadgaon
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
12:30 AMKarwar
50m5 stops
01:20 AMMadgaon
TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI LTT Netravati Exp#16346 · Express
04:26 AMKarwar
1h 4m5 stops
05:30 AMMadgaon
ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
06:24 AMAsnoti
42m4 stops
07:06 AMMadgaon
TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
09:16 AMAsnoti
59m4 stops
10:15 AMMadgaon

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.

Karwar to Margao: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karwar to Margao is about 71 km by road, roughly 1.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 71 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹80 · AC Seater ₹130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹110 · AC Sleeper ₹160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹70 · Economy ₹100 · Third AC ₹130 · Second AC ₹170 · First AC ₹230

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

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Suggested Margao Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Margao

  • Travel from Karwar to Margao (about 1.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Holy Spirit Church

Day 2Explore Margao

  • Visit Goa Chitra Museum
  • Visit Rachol Fort

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Big Foot Museum
  • Head back to Karwar
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