Mapusa to Karad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mapusa, Goa to Karad, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Mapusa to Karad
250 km · ~5h 20m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mapusa
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KolhapurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
100 km · 2h drive from previous stop
Arrive in KaradKarad, Maharashtra
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: Mapusa to Karad
250 km · ~5h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mapusa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mapusa → Karad
AC Seater / Volvo · ~250 km
~5h 33m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Panhala (~170 km)
- Arrive in Karad
Karad, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mapusa to Karad
Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Karad for Karad.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 27m in total
Change trains at Bhilavdi — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 10h 47m in total
Change trains at Sankval — about 2h 2m wait
1 change · 12h 38m in total
Change trains at Targaon — about 2h 52m wait
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.
Mapusa to Karad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mapusa to Karad is about 250 km by road, roughly 5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kolhapur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 250 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹750
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹530 · First AC ₹730
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 Mapusa to Karad. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sawantwadi45 km from Mapusa
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Suggested Karad Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karad
- Travel from Mapusa to Karad (about 5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Sadashivgad Fort
Day 2Explore Karad
- Visit Vasantgad
- Visit Ramling Bet
- Visit Sagareshwar Deer Park
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Datta Tekdi
- Head back to Mapusa
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