Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Karnataka to Goa Dabolim Airport, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 45.30.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Karnataka and Goa Dabolim Airport
Air India, Air Vistara, Go Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet
Bus
Travelling from Karnataka to Goa Dabolim Airport overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Karnataka and Goa Dabolim Airport
Anand Travel, Bharathi Travels, Btm Travels, Dhanvitha Travels, Hamsa Travels, Hasna Torus, Icon Luxury Bus, Intercity Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Kerala Lines, Kkaveri Travels, Kukkeshree Travels, Manu Tourist, Meghana Travels, Nagashree Travels, Orange Tours, Paulo Travels, Rahman Travels, Rkk Travels, Sai Balaji Travels, Sam Tourist, Sam Tours and Travels, Sarathi Travels, Sea Bird Tourist, Shanta Travels, Shree Road Lines Srl, Siddaganga Tours, Sjs Holidays, Sri Balaji Travels, Sri Durgamba Travels, Sri Sai Tourist, Sri Vinayaka Travels, SRS Travels, Streamline, Sugama Tourist, Tanishka Holidays, Varsha Travels, Vibhav Holidays, VRL Travels
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.