Pune to Honavar

By air

Pune–Goa flights take about an hour. From Dabolim, Honavar is 3.5 hours down NH66 by cab. See Goa to Honavar.

By road

Take NH48 south to Belagavi or Hubballi, then drop through the Western Ghats via Yellapur and Ankola, or Sirsi and Kumta. It takes about 11 to 12 hours and the forest stretches are lovely by daylight. Avoid the ghat roads at night in the monsoon.

By train

A few long-distance trains from Pune run down the Konkan Railway and stop at Honavar (HNA). Otherwise, take one of the many Konkan trains from Panvel. Check current options on IRCTC.

By bus

Overnight sleeper buses run from Pune towards the Karnataka coast. Check current operators and timings when you book.

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.