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Goa by train


Goa by train

Indian Railways connects Goa with direct train services from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Kochi, Kolkata, Thiruvanantapuram, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. The destination station is usually Madgaon in South Goa. Travelling to Goa by train is a real pleasure as the route passes through greenery and many tunnels.Goa is also connected to Pune via Belgaum Miraj line A railway station which most tourists tend to miss is Thivim, which is served by most trains and is just 20 minutes away from Calangute beach by taxi. For budget travellers, this is the cheapest option, apart from being faster and much more comfortable than travelling by road. It is advisable for tourists to make reservations well in advance as the major trains (Konkan Kanya, Nethravati express etc.) are usually heavily booked. Also note that trains from Mumbai and most other places have a quota of seats set aside for tourists. Quota tickets must be purchased in person at the rail station by the tourist and cannot be booked via a travel agent. Note that quota tickets are only sold at the station of origin. Tickets can also be booked online (but only if you hold an Indian credit card or bank account) . As of Jan. 2010, you can book online with a foreign credit card, but when you are asked to choose your payment option, you must use the payment option "AXIS." Unless traveling on a shoe string budget, it is advisable to travel in air conditioned sleeper coaches, that are relatively quieter, and much more comfortable. Each bunk is provided with two freshly laundered sheets, a blanket, and a pillow. You can also have a hand towel on request. Most Travel Agents will book tickets for a small fee, R200, but be aware that trains do get busy and you need to book in advance, do not leave booking your ticket to the last moment as you may be disappointed. Here are some useful trains to get into Goa: Travelling by train can be quite an experience as you are more likely to be able to interact with fellow Indian travellers visiting Goa from different parts of the country, under more relaxed conditions. Also see Rail travel in India

The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Goa

Train Number Train Name You may board at You may alight at
Rajdhani Express Nizamuddin (Delhi), Panvel (Mumbai) Madgaon Junction
Mangala Lakshadweep Express Nizamuddin (Delhi), Kalyan (Mumbai), Panvel (Mumbai) Thivim, Madgaon Junction
Mandovi Express Mumbai CST, Panvel (Mumbai) Thivim, Madgaon Junction
Konkan Kanya Express Mumbai CST, Panvel (Mumbai) Thivim, Madgaon Junction
Jan Shatabdi Express Mumbai CST, Panvel (Mumbai) Thivim, Madgaon Junction
Sampark Kranti Express Nizamuddin (Delhi) Thivim, Madgaon Junction
Yesvantpur-Vasco Express Yesvantpur (Bangalore) Madgaon Junction, Vasco Da Gama
Chennai-Vasco Express Chennai Central, Yesvantpur (Bangalore) Madgaon Junction, Vasco Da Gama
Amaravathi Express Howrah (Kolkata) Madgaon Junction, Vasco Da Gama
Netravathi Express Thiruvananthapuram Central, Mangalore Junction Madgaon Junction, Thivim
Rajdhani Express Thiruvananthapuram Central, Mangalore Junction Madgaon Junction

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