How to travel from Bhubaneshwar to Kota, India

The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Kota is around 1,408km (875 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bhubaneshwar to Kota by plane, bus, train and car. 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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,550($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Distance1,408km (875 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhubaneshwar and Kota

There are several options for getting from Bhubaneshwar to Kota by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).

The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Kota is around 1,408km (875 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,160km (721 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bhubaneshwar and Kota by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhubaneshwar and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhubaneshwar and Kota. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

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

Indian Railways run train services between Bhubaneshwar and Kota. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Bhubaneshwar and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhubaneshwar to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Bhubaneshwar and Kota. The distance is around 1,408km (875 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,550 ($120).

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Transport options from Bhubaneshwar to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 30m
₹9,550($120)
once daily1,516km (942 miles)
Fly to Delhi (DEL), Train7h 25m
₹6,925($87)
5 times a day1,773km (1,102 miles)
Plane and Train8h 35m
₹10,425($130)
once a week2,092km (1,300 miles)
Fly to Indore (IDR), Train10h 35m
₹6,765($85)
once daily2,235km (1,389 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
₹795($10)
twice a week1,415km (879 miles)
Drive
20h 45m
₹13,210($165)
on demand1,408km (875 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