How to travel from Aurangabad to Kota, India

The distance between Aurangabad and Kota is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aurangabad to Kota by train, taxi, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,970($165)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nagda Jn and then to Dakaniya Talav.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kota.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Aurangabad Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurangabad and Kota

There are several options for getting from Aurangabad to Kota by train, taxi, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,970 ($165).

The distance between Aurangabad and Kota is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 21h 50m to get from Aurangabad and Kota by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurangabad to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₹12,970 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurangabad and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurangabad and Kota. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aurangabad to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagda Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Aurangabad and Kota. Trains depart once a week and will take around 21h 50m, 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 Aurangabad and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aurangabad to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Aurangabad and Kota. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurangabad to Kota is to take the train which takes, on average, 21h 50m and will usually cost around ₹635 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aurangabad and Kota

Transport options from Aurangabad to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 45m
₹12,970($165)
once daily1,475km (916 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train7hrs
₹7,560($95)
5 times a day1,479km (919 miles)
Plane and Train7h 55m
₹10,665($135)
once a week1,799km (1,118 miles)
Train
21h 50m
₹635($8)
once a week1,151km (715 miles)
Taxi
10h 30m
₹12,735($160)
on demand721km (448 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
₹6,765($85)
on demand721km (448 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