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Mangaluru to Margao

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

364 kmDistance
7.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4100
Sedan₹4830
SUV₹6340
Innova / MUV₹7120
Tempo Traveller₹8310
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹400
AC Seater₹660
Non-AC Sleeper₹580
AC Sleeper₹840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1070
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹390
Third AC₹540
Second AC₹760
First AC₹1050
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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: Mangaluru to Margao

364 km · ~7h 57m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Murudeshwar

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Karwar

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 64 km · 1h 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: Mangaluru to Margao

364 km · ~8h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → Margao

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~364 km

    ~8h 5m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070

    Usual tea / meal halts: Murudeshwar (~170 km)

  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: Mangaluru to Margao

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Madgaon for Margao.

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI LTT Netravati Exp#16346 · Express
12:14 AMThokur
5h 16m27 stops
05:30 AMMadgaon
ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
03:12 AMThokur
3h 54m27 stops
07:06 AMMadgaon
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
05:31 AMThokur
5h 24m27 stops
10:55 AMMadgaon
ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
06:03 AMThokur
4h 30m27 stops
10:33 AMMadgaon
TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
06:14 AMThokur
4h 1m27 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.

Transport Options

Mangaluru to Margao: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Margao is about 364 km by road, roughly 7.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 364 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,100 · Sedan ₹4,830 · SUV ₹6,340 · Innova / MUV ₹7,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,310
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹390 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050

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

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