Getting from Goa Airport to Vagator

Travelling from Goa Airport to Vagator by bus is the only other alternative available to you. The KTCL bus service is a great option for travellers who are looking for an affordable mode of transportation from the airport to their destination, however, there is no direct service between the airport and Vagator.

First, you’ll need to take the Calangute – Dabolim Airport bus towards Calangute via Panaji. The KTCL bus service to Calangute departs 5 times a day and stops at Panaji before reaching Calangute. The journey from Goa Airport to Panaji KTC Bus Stand takes approximately 50 minutes and you’ll pay about €2.20 (INR 200) for your ticket.

From there, you can take a Panaji-Badem bus, the ride is about 45 minutes and you’ll get off at Anjuna Charrasta in Anjuna, which is about a 15-minute walk from Vagator. Waiting times for the direct service to Anjuna Charrasta is 1-2 hours, sometimes longer. 

If you’d rather avoid waiting, a few in-direct services are running the same route from Panaji, however, you’ll need to get a bus to Mapusa and then get another bus to Badem or Anjuna.

Using the KTCL bus services to travel from Goa Airport to Vagator takes approximately 2 hours and you’ll pay about €2.20 (INR 200) per ticket.

All in all, you’ll pay around €4.40 (INR 400) for the journey from Goa Airport to Vagator by bus. If you end up taking more than 2 buses or a taxi from your final stop to Vagator, the price will be higher.

*You can purchase your bus tickets directly from the driver in cash or online in advance.

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel to Vagator, however, the journey is not direct and you may end up taking numerous modes of transport or waiting for a long time. If you’d rather avoid long waiting times, complicated journeys and crowded public transport, taking a taxi or private transfer is a better option as it’s faster and not too pricey.