Distance from Madgaon Station to Baga Beach

[Jatan]

My arrival from Bangalore will be at Madgaon station, which would roughly be a 14-hour journey, and obviously tiring as I hate traveling, but I love holidays.

Our hotel is near Baga beach, and from Madgaon station I need to go to Baga beach, and I need to know what the distance from Madgaon station to Baga beach is so I can book the required transport. If the distance is not too much, I will get a bus, but if it is far then, I would probably book a taxi.

Please also mention how far the bus stand is from the station and if there is a taxi stand outside the station?

 

[briannagodess]

Hello and welcome to the forum, @Jatan!

The distance between Madgaon Station to Baga Beach is about 55 kms. The journey can take anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours. It depends on the traffic, delays and stopovers you take. There is a taxi stand just outside the station, in front of it actually. The Bus Station of Margao is about 5 kms away from the Madgaon Railway Station.

Here is the rate for riding a non-AC taxi from Madgaon Railway Station to Baga Beach: Rs. 1,155. For an AC taxi, the rate is: Rs. 1,255. If you want to save some money, it's better for you to ride a taxi up to the Margao Bus Station. From there, you can ride buses to whatever destination you want to.

If you decide to take the bus, go to the Margao Bus Station. Then, take a bus going to Panaji. Drop off at Kadamba, Panaji and change into a bus going to Baga.

I hope this helps!

 

[Admin]

Distance from Madgaon Station to Baga Beach & Best Travel Options (Updated 2025)​

Baga Beach, one of Goa’s most popular beach destinations, is about 50 km from Madgaon Railway Station (MAO). The travel time varies depending on the mode of transport:

Travel Options from Madgaon Station to Baga Beach​

Mode of Transport	Approx. Time	Estimated Cost (₹)	Notes
Taxi (Prepaid / App-Based)	1 hr 15 min	₹1,500 – ₹2,000	Best for convenience, available outside the station.
Auto-Rickshaw	1 hr 30 min	₹800 – ₹1,200	Not recommended for long-distance, but available.
Bus (Via Panjim)	2 – 2.5 hrs	₹80 – ₹150	Cheapest option but takes longer. Change at Panjim for a bus to Baga.
Self-Drive Rental (Car/Bike)	1 – 1.5 hrs	₹500 – ₹1,500 per day	Good for exploring Goa at your own pace.
Train (Madgaon to Thivim, then taxi)	1.5 – 2 hrs	₹100 – ₹800	Take a local train to Thivim and then a taxi (20 km) to Baga.

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Best Route to Reach Baga Beach​

By Taxi or Self-Drive: Take NH66 (Panvel-Kochi-Kanyakumari Highway) via Panjim.
By Bus: Take a local bus to Panjim and then another bus or taxi to Baga.
By Train: Travel from Madgaon to Thivim Railway Station, then take a taxi to Baga.

Taxi Booking Tips​

• Prepaid taxi counters are available at Madgaon Railway Station.
• You can also use GoaMiles (Goa’s official taxi app) for better rates.
• If booking a cab locally, always negotiate fares beforehand.

Renting a Scooter or Bike​

• If you're comfortable riding, renting a scooter (₹300-₹500/day) or a bike (₹700-₹1,500/day) can be a budget-friendly and flexible way to travel around Goa.

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Final Travel Tip​

If you're traveling during peak season (December – January), book your transport in advance to avoid surge pricing. Also, keep Google Maps offline for easy navigation!
Hope this helps! Have a great time at Baga Beach! ️