Margao to Karad
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Margao, Goa to Karad, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 293 km
Approx Duration: 6.5 hrs
Route overview
Margao to Karad is about 293 km by road, roughly 6.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kolhapur.
By car: Margao to Karad
About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Margao. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Murgud. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 143 km (about 2h 52m of driving) — Arrive in Karad
By bus: Margao to Karad
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Margao. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Margao. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Margao → Karad. AC Seater / Volvo · ~293 km Takes about 6h 31m. Tentative fare ₹320–₹870. Usual tea/meal halts: Murgud (~170 km).
- Arrive in Karad
By train: Margao to Karad
The nearest railway stations are Madgaon for Margao and Karad for Karad. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp (11098) — departs 03:20 PM from Madgaon, arrives 12:13 AM (+1 day) at Karad, 8h 53m
- VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp (12779) — departs 03:50 PM from Madgaon, arrives 11:44 PM at Karad, 7h 54m
- With one change, 9h 43m in total: HOWRAH - VASCO DA GAMA Amravati Exp (18047) 02:14 PM Majorda to 02:23 PM Cansaulim, then VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp (12779) 03:26 PM Cansaulim to 11:57 PM Masur — change at Cansaulim (about 1h 3m wait)
- With one change, 10h 17m in total: ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp (11098) 03:20 PM Madgaon to 11:31 PM Bhilavdi, then Sahyadri Express (11024) 12:40 AM Bhilavdi to 01:37 AM Masur — change at Bhilavdi (about 1h 9m wait)
- With one change, 10h 27m in total: VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp (12779) 03:10 PM Vasco Da Gama to 11:02 PM Bhilavdi, then Sahyadri Express (11024) 12:40 AM Bhilavdi to 01:37 AM Masur — change at Bhilavdi (about 1h 38m 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 293 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,320 · Sedan ₹3,910 · SUV ₹5,130 · Innova / MUV ₹5,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹870
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Margao
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- Margao to Panaji
- Margao to Palolem
- Margao to Calangute
- Margao to Baga
- Margao to Anjuna
- Margao to Karwar
- Margao to Sawantwadi
- Margao to Dandeli
- Margao to Belagavi
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- Ratnagiri to Karad
- Pune to Karad
- Belagavi to Karad
- Solapur to Karad
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