Mumbai to Honavar

By train

Honavar (station code HNA) is on the Konkan Railway and several daily trains from Mumbai stop here. Journeys take about 13 to 15 hours, so an overnight train gets you in by morning. The line runs through tunnels, over river bridges and past the sea. Check current trains and times on IRCTC or the NTES app.

By air

Fly Mumbai to Goa (about 1 hour 15 minutes), then take a cab south for 3.5 hours. See our Goa to Honavar guide, with the animated drive. Mangaluru (IXE) is the other option, about 3.5 hours south of Honavar.

By bus

Overnight sleeper buses run from Mumbai to Honavar, including VRL Travels. They usually arrive early in the morning and most stays check in around 2 pm, so ask about early check-in.

By road

About 14 to 16 hours. Either take the Mumbai–Goa highway (NH66) down the coast, or the faster expressway route via Pune, Kolhapur and Belagavi, then cross the Ghats to the coast. Break the journey in Goa or Kolhapur.

Quick facts

Arriving in Honavar

Honavar railway station (code HNA) is at Karki, about 5 km from town. Autos and cabs wait outside. Overnight buses and trains often arrive early in the morning while most stays check in around 2 pm, so ask your stay about early check-in, or spend the first morning at the mangrove boardwalk (from 9 am) or Eco Beach.

Getting around once you're here

Use auto-rickshaws for short trips in town and hire a local cab for half or full days to reach the waterfalls, temples and day trips. See all transport options in Honavar.

When to travel

October to February is the best time to visit, with dry days and calm seas. March to May is the summer beach season. From June to October the monsoon brings roaring waterfalls but heavy rain, so plan to cross the Western Ghats in daylight. Read more on the best time to visit Honavar.

Plan your stay

We recommend three to four days. Start with our Honavar itineraries, pick a place to stay and browse the best things to do in Honavar.