Goa to Karwar

dbartle · Nov 19th, 2006, 21:33

Help
can anyone tell me which train i can catch to go from calangute to karwar and which stations to use

steven_ber · Nov 19th, 2006, 22:20

Do you plan to get a taxi to the train station?

steven_ber · Nov 19th, 2006, 22:44

(Post edited to add Canacona details)

You can get a train from Verna Station direct to Karwar. (and Canacona)

Verna is just off the Highway 17 about 12 kms north of Madgaon.

The advantage of this train is that you just turn up, but a ticket and board the train.

Don't let anyone tell you that verna station doesn't exist or that the train only runs from Madgaon, they tried this with me 2 weeks ago, they may try to take you to Cansaulim station, but insist on Verna, the're not trying to con you, they just don't know about Verna Station.

We paid about Rs600 for a taxi from Calangute to Verna (we had to, we had a baby and we were going on a 3 day trip to Murudeshwar, recommended)

Train KR1 depart Verna daily at 13:55 and gets to Karwar at 15:22 (Canacona at 14:57), though 16:00 is a more likely time, it seems the train always runs a bit late.

A 2nd class seat will cost about Rs30.

This train starts from Verna, so you'll always get a window seat, and though it then calls at Madgaon about 30 minutes later, you may not have much choice about where to sit if you board the train in Madgaon.

The photo below was taken from the steps of Verna station.

dbartle · Nov 19th, 2006, 22:52

thanks for that
yes we are getting a taxi to station

steven_ber · Nov 19th, 2006, 22:56

Try to sit by an emergency window, they are situated towards the middle of the carriage and you will easily identify them.

The bars of the window can be lifted up to leave a completely open space as shown in the photo below.

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s.../big/ppuser/40

dbartle · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:01

What about Thivim station . Is that not closer to calangute??
what trains run from there

steven_ber · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:22

Thivim is closer, but you can't get bookings on the trains for the short distance to Karwar, (not that there are any seats/berths left).

So you'd have to travel in unreserved 2nd class, and these trains will be very busy.

If you dont mind standing on a crowded train......

Otherwise, a bus to Panjim, then a bus to Madgaon, then a bus to Karwar.

steven_ber · Nov 21st, 2006, 12:29

I can give you the phone number of the landlady where I stayed in Calangute, she can get you the same driver I used to get to Verna Station, he a nice friendly lad and he now knows where the station is.

You'd have to be very polite to the landlady though, she just gives the lad work sometimes, and there is nothing in it for her.

dbartle · Nov 21st, 2006, 18:08

thanks again
we have a regular taxi man who is very reliable
just looked on map and saw thivim was closer
ok looks like the KR1 train then
are there any beaches or stuff near verna might stop a night there then move on to karwar

cyberhippie · Nov 21st, 2006, 18:44

The KR1 is often quiet with seats a plenty. Not always mind, but usually!!

Nov 19th, 2006, 21:33	#1
dbartle Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bolton England Posts: 4	Goa to Karwar Help can anyone tell me which train i can catch to go from calangute to karwar and which stations to use

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,206	Do you plan to get a taxi to the train station? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,206	(Post edited to add Canacona details) You can get a train from Verna Station direct to Karwar. (and Canacona) Verna is just off the Highway 17 about 12 kms north of Madgaon. The advantage of this train is that you just turn up, but a ticket and board the train. Don't let anyone tell you that verna station doesn't exist or that the train only runs from Madgaon, they tried this with me 2 weeks ago, they may try to take you to Cansaulim station, but insist on Verna, the're not trying to con you, they just don't know about Verna Station. We paid about Rs600 for a taxi from Calangute to Verna (we had to, we had a baby and we were going on a 3 day trip to Murudeshwar, recommended) Train KR1 depart Verna daily at 13:55 and gets to Karwar at 15:22 (Canacona at 14:57), though 16:00 is a more likely time, it seems the train always runs a bit late. A 2nd class seat will cost about Rs30. This train starts from Verna, so you'll always get a window seat, and though it then calls at Madgaon about 30 minutes later, you may not have much choice about where to sit if you board the train in Madgaon. The photo below was taken from the steps of Verna station. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by steven_ber : Jan 16th, 2007 at 21:52.

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Nov 19th, 2006, 22:52	#4
dbartle Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bolton England Posts: 4	thanks for that yes we are getting a taxi to station

Nov 19th, 2006, 22:56	#5
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,206	Try to sit by an emergency window, they are situated towards the middle of the carriage and you will easily identify them. The bars of the window can be lifted up to leave a completely open space as shown in the photo below. http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s.../big/ppuser/40

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:01	#6
dbartle Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bolton England Posts: 4	What about Thivim station . Is that not closer to calangute?? what trains run from there

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:22	#7
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,206	Thivim is closer, but you can't get bookings on the trains for the short distance to Karwar, (not that there are any seats/berths left). So you'd have to travel in unreserved 2nd class, and these trains will be very busy. If you dont mind standing on a crowded train...... Otherwise, a bus to Panjim, then a bus to Madgaon, then a bus to Karwar.

Nov 21st, 2006, 12:29	#8
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,206	I can give you the phone number of the landlady where I stayed in Calangute, she can get you the same driver I used to get to Verna Station, he a nice friendly lad and he now knows where the station is. You'd have to be very polite to the landlady though, she just gives the lad work sometimes, and there is nothing in it for her.

Nov 21st, 2006, 18:08	#9
dbartle Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bolton England Posts: 4	thanks again we have a regular taxi man who is very reliable just looked on map and saw thivim was closer ok looks like the KR1 train then are there any beaches or stuff near verna might stop a night there then move on to karwar

Nov 21st, 2006, 18:44	#10
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	The KR1 is often quiet with seats a plenty. Not always mind, but usually!!

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