Travel to Old Goa made easy with special transport facilities

EXPOSITION SPECIAL

If you are planning to visit Old Goa for the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier, note that a special bus service has been introduced to help pilgrims reach the venue.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Introduced by Goa's Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL), these shuttle buses, heading to Old Goa, will operate daily until January 5, 2025, the last day of the exposition.

BUS ROUTES

Operating from Goa's major cities, the shuttles run from Panjim to Old Goa (via Ribandar), Mapusa to Old Goa (via the Panjim) and Margao and Vasco to Old Goa (via Pilar and Dongrim).

HASSLE-FREE RIDE

Accommodating the increasing number of visitors travelling to Old Goa for the exposition, this service is incredibly convenient, with the buses being spacious and clean, too.

AFFORDABLE TRAVEL

Apart from being comfortable, the bus fare is also reasonable. A one-way ticket from Mapusa to Old Goa costs just Rs 30; from Panjim to Old Goa it's Rs 20; and Margao to Old Goa costs you Rs 50.

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

Enjoy the journey while you are at it because availing of this service will let you tour Goa and chance upon stunning sights along the way.

TRAVEL SMART

This special service is a mindful effort to ease travel for pilgrims and tourists who wish to visit Old Goa for the Exposition this December.

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