How to travel from Alappuzha to Kota, India

The distance between Alappuzha and Kota is around 1,899km (1,180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Kota by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Udaipur (UDR) then take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,745($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,063km (1,282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Kota

There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Kota by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,870 ($125).

The distance between Alappuzha and Kota is around 1,899km (1,180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,744km (1,084 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Alappuzha and Kota by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Kota is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,870 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Kota. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alappuzha to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Kota. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alappuzha and Kota. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 8h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Kota. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 8h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kota is Jaipur Airport (JAI) (JAI) which is approximately 183km (114 miles) from Kota. Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) (UDR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) (DEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alappuzha and Kota. The distance is around 2,063km (1,282 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Kota is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Kota

Transport options from Alappuzha to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
10hrs
₹10,745($135)
once a week2,061km (1,280 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane10h 15m
₹10,425($130)
5 times a day2,630km (1,634 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane11h 45m
₹9,470($120)
once daily1,899km (1,180 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane13h 20m
₹8,755($110)
twice daily2,214km (1,376 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane13h 60m
₹9,470($120)
4 times a week2,256km (1,402 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 40m
₹9,870($125)
once daily2,267km (1,408 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
₹1,195($15)
once daily2,234km (1,388 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
₹19,420($245)
on demand2,063km (1,282 miles)

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Airports near Kota

The following major airports near Kota offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

JAI
Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Kota
UDR
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Kota
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
396km (246 miles) from Kota