Margao to Sirsi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Margao, Goa to Sirsi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 156 km
Approx Duration: 3.5 hrs
Route overview
Margao to Sirsi is about 156 km by road, roughly 3.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Karwar.
By car: Margao to Sirsi
About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Margao. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 156 km (about 3h 7m of driving) — Arrive in Sirsi
By bus: Margao to Sirsi
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 → Sirsi. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~156 km Takes about 3h 28m. Tentative fare ₹170–₹490.
- Arrive in Sirsi
By train: Margao to Sirsi
The nearest railway stations are Madgaon for Margao and Kumta (about 49 km away) for Sirsi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp (12201) — departs 02:35 AM from Madgaon, arrives 04:11 AM at Kumta, 1h 36m
- MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) — departs 04:12 AM from Madgaon, arrives 05:43 AM at Kumta, 1h 31m
- MUMBAI CST - MANGALORE Exp (12133) — departs 07:10 AM from Madgaon, arrives 08:48 AM at Kumta, 1h 38m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 12:50 PM from Madgaon, arrives 02:15 PM at Kumta, 1h 25m
- AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp (12978) — departs 01:25 PM from Madgaon, arrives 03:01 PM at Kumta, 1h 36m
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 156 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,820 · Sedan ₹2,130 · SUV ₹2,800 · Innova / MUV ₹3,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹490
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹340 · First AC ₹470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Margao
- Margao to Old Goa
- 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
More routes to Sirsi
- Karwar to Sirsi
- Hubballi to Sirsi
- Shivamogga to Sirsi
- Davanagere to Sirsi
- Vasco da Gama to Sirsi
- Belagavi to Sirsi
- Udupi to Sirsi
- Panaji to Sirsi
- Mapusa to Sirsi
- Chitradurga to Sirsi