- From Moscow and St. Petersburg
- How to get to Goa by train
- Goa by bus
- Goa by taxi
The small state of Goa, located in the southwestern part of India, is considered one of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists. The island has everything that can ensure a complete and relaxing beach holiday. Due to the popularity of this amazing place, Russian tour operators offer many ways to get to Goa.
From Moscow and St. Petersburg
Basically, the starting point of departure to Goa are cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg. There are many charter and regular flights from Moscow to Dabolim State International Airport, tickets for which are best purchased in advance. Direct flights are organized by Air India and UTair. The planes of the first airline fly regularly on Tuesdays, the planes of the second fly to Goa on Fridays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The total flight duration is about 7 hours, which is quite convenient.
You can also buy tickets that involve connecting in Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai or Doha. This type of travel will be provided by Air Arabia and Qatar carriers. Waiting times at airports depend primarily on the type of flight, weather conditions and the duration of the connection between flights.
If you decide to get to Goa through St. Petersburg, then you should know that tickets must be purchased for flights of S7 or RossiyaAir airlines. In the first case, you will have to change to another plane going from Moscow to Goa. In total, you will spend about 13-14 hours in the sky.
How to get to Goa by train
The train is chosen by travelers who prefer to save money on the trip. You can only get to Goa by train when you are in India. One of the acceptable options is to fly to Mumbai or Delhi and then take a train. Separately, it is worth mentioning Indian trains, which are not particularly comfortable, but are quite suitable for short trips. Your journey from Mumbai to Goa will take 10 to 13 hours. The train departs from two railway stations: Dadar; Chhatrapati Shivaji.
The road from the capital of India will seem more difficult to you due to the fact that you will spend approximately 28-30 hours on the way. However, the Delhi-Goa route has some advantages. First, tickets are almost always available. Secondly, the cost of tickets will delight you. Trains from Delhi leave from the following stations: Hazrat Nizamuddin; New Delhi Railway.
Goa by bus
This method is only possible from large cities in India, so first you need to fly to one of them. Bus service in India works great and the price range for tickets varies greatly depending on the class of the bus. You can choose for yourself a sitting or reclining place called a sleeper. Tickets are sold in many points of the city or travel offices.
Traveling alone, Russian tourists quite often purchase two tickets for buses with recumbent seats at once, as few people want to sleep next to a stranger. Leaving Mumbai, you will find yourself in the capital of Goa in 12-14 hours. Do not forget to check with the driver exactly where the final stop will be.
Goa by taxi
This method of travel is rarely practiced and is suitable for those who travel in a large group. The advantages of a taxi ride are that you will travel in comfort and you can always ask the driver to stop anywhere. You will cover the distance from Mumbai to Goa in about 7-12 hours if you move at an average speed.
It is much more difficult to get from Delhi by taxi to the popular Indian state due to the long distance and high cost of the trip. Be sure to follow the important rules for communicating with Indian taxi drivers:
- agree on the cost, time of arrival at the final destination, duration of the trip and other nuances before the trip;
- do not promise the driver to pay extra money in case of stops or unforeseen circumstances;
- specify how much to pay for baggage;
- inspect the machine carefully for visible damage.
By following these recommendations, you have a chance to get to Goa not only quickly, but also without any problems. Add a few hours to your total travel time in case of regular traffic jams on Indian roads.
