Key hubs
Benaulim Beach airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Goa International Airport at Dabolim (GOI), about 30 km by road, roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic; Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX) is much further, so allow well over two hours
- Nearest railway station
- Madgaon Junction (MAO), about 6 km away; taxis and autos cover the last stretch to the beach road
- Getting around
- Walk on the beach road; use taxis, autos, rented scooters or the local bus to Margao for anything further. A hired car with driver is easiest for day trips.
How to reach Benaulim Beach by air
Goa International Airport at Dabolim (GOI) is the nearest, about 30 km away, roughly 45 to 60 minutes by road. Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX) is much further north, so allow well over two hours. Prepaid taxis and app cabs are available from both.
How to reach Benaulim Beach by train
Madgaon Junction (MAO) is the nearest railhead, about 6 km from the beach, and the main South Goa station for trains from Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi. Taxis and autos run from the station to Benaulim.
How to reach Benaulim Beach by road
Benaulim lies just under 2 km south of Colva and about 6 km from Margao, reached by road from Margao via the village. Panaji is roughly 40 km away. Buses run between Margao and the Benaulim area.
Getting around Benaulim Beach
Taxis, autos, motorcycle taxis and rented scooters and cars are available. The beach road is walkable between hotels, cafés and shacks. For day trips a hired car with a driver is the easiest option.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Benaulim Beach
- Use taxis or autos for Margao and Colva and agree the fare first; a hired car with a driver is easiest for day trips.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.