There are 9 ways to get from Goa to Karla Caves by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Goa Mopa to Pune Airport, train, taxi
best- Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane GOX - PNQ
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Lonavalatrain
- Take the taxi from Lonavala to Karla Cavestaxi
4h 54m₹5,544–15,499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vasco Da Gama to Pune Jntrain 12779
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Lonavalatrain 12126 / ...
15h 50m₹833–3,958Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Goa - Panjim to FlixBus Lonavalabus FlixBus IN2820A
14h 39m₹1,149–2,941Drive 497.1 km
- Drive from Chicalim to Karla Cavescar 497.1 km
7h 14m₹5,675–8,197Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicalim to Karla Cavestaxi 497.1 km
7h 14m₹13,000–17,000Fly Dabolim Airport to Pune Airport, train
- Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane GOI - PNQ
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Lonavalatrain
4h 18m₹5,235–14,487Fly Dabolim Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane GOI - BOM
- Take the bus from Vileparle to Kalambolibus
- Take the bus from Kalamboli to Lonavalabus
6h 9m₹5,212–13,167Fly Goa Mopa to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, bus
- Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane GOX - BOM
- Take the bus from Vileparle to Kalambolibus
- Take the bus from Kalamboli to Lonavalabus
6h 55m₹5,421–13,179Bus via Pune
- Take the bus from Panaji to Chandanwadi Chowkbus
- Take the bus from Bavdhan Khind/Chandani Chowk to Bhakti Shaktibus 43
- Take the bus from Bhakti Shakti to Carla Phatabus 368
16h 1m₹2,464–3,791
Goa Mopa (GOX) to Pune Airport (PNQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goa to Karla Caves is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Goa to Karla Caves is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Goa to Karla Caves. However, there are services departing from Dabolim and arriving at FlixBus Lonavala via FlixBus Goa - Panjim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Goa to Karla Caves. However, there are services departing from Vasco Da Gama and arriving at Lonavala via Pune Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
The distance between Goa and Karla Caves is 431 km. The road distance is 497.1 km.
The best way to get from Goa to Karla Caves without a car is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Goa to Karla Caves, including transfers.
Goa to Karla Caves bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Goa - Panjim station.
Goa to Karla Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vasco Da Gama station.
The best way to get from Goa to Karla Caves is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Goa, India and Karla Caves, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Goa - Panjim to FlixBus Lonavala 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–2,400 and the journey takes 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dabolim to Karla Caves via Vasco Market, Vasco Da Gama, Pune Jn, and Lonavala in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Goa Mopa to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–13,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
Flights from Dabolim Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pune Jn to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vasco Da Gama to Pune Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Pune Jn to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Pune Jn to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Goa - Panjim to FlixBus Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹370–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Goa to Karla Caves bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Lonavala station.
Goa to Karla Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pune Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goa to Karla Caves is 497 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Goa to Karla Caves.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Karla Caves.









