This is the fastest way to travel from Mangalore to Goa

Rohan Fernandes

MANGALORE TO GOA, FAST!

Planning a train trip to Goa via Mangalore? Then you definitely need to check out this train, which is the fastest way to reach Goa!

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Mangalore Junction | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

VANDE BHARAT

Currently, Goa has two Vande Bharat trains -- one from Mumbai and another from Mangalore city, the latter being added recently.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FAST FACTS

This express train is also one of the fastest trains plying between Madgaon and Mangalore city, and covers the distance of 437 km in just 5 hours.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Madgaon Junction | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ENCHANTING SCENERY

This train route is scenic, giving a glimpse of the Kali river and Sharavati river, both of which drain into the Arabian Sea. The views are especially lush and enchanting during the monsoons.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | River | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

PAUSE MODE

The train halts at only two stations en route -- Udupi and Karwar -- which is one of the reasons why it reaches from Mangalore to Goa in record time.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Udupi Railway station | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL

The train departs from Mangalore at 8.30 am and arrives at Madgaon at 2 pm. It also departs from Madgaon junction at 5.30 pm and reaches Mangalore junction at 10.45 pm.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Train At Platform no 1 | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WHEN TO GO

The train runs daily between both the cities, except for Thursdays. So, keep that in mind, and plan a trip to Goa on the Vande Bharat Express for a pleasant and memorable journey.

Goa | Travel to Goa | Mangalore to Goa | Vande Bharat Express | Madgaon Junction | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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