Mathura to Old Goa
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh to Old Goa, Goa.
Approx Distance: 1814 km
Approx Duration: 40.3 hrs
Route overview
Mathura to Old Goa is about 1814 km by road, roughly 40.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Mathura to Old Goa
About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mathura. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 63 km (about 1h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 363. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 513. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 663. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 63 km (about 1h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 726. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 876. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1026. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 63 km (about 1h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1088. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1238. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1388. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 63 km (about 1h 15m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1451. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1601. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1751. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 63 km (about 1h 15m of driving) — Arrive in Old Goa
By bus: Mathura to Old Goa
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mathura. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mathura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mathura → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~907 km Takes about 20h 9m. Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 907). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Old Goa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Old Goa. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~907 km Takes about 20h 9m. Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590.
- Arrive in Old Goa
By train: Mathura to Old Goa
The nearest railway stations are Mathura Jn for Mathura and Karmali for Old Goa. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- CHANDIGARH - MADGAON Goa Sampark Kranti Exp (12450) — departs 09:07 AM from Mathura Jn, arrives 12:08 PM (+1 day) at Karmali, 27h 1m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 12:20 PM from Mathura Jn, arrives 11:56 AM (+1 day) at Karmali, 23h 36m
- AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) — departs 03:41 PM from Mathura Jn, arrives 06:55 PM (+1 day) at Karmali, 27h 14m
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 03:42 PM from Mathura Jn, arrives 06:26 PM (+1 day) at Karmali, 26h 44m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) — departs 11:29 PM from Mathura Jn, arrives 12:45 AM (+2 days) at Karmali, 25h 16m
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 1814 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,050 · Sedan ₹23,680 · SUV ₹30,990 · Innova / MUV ₹34,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,000 · AC Seater ₹3,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,900 · AC Sleeper ₹4,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,130
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,570 · Second AC ₹3,660 · First AC ₹5,110
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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