How to travel from Chandigarh to Kota, India

The distance between Chandigarh and Kota is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Kota by plane, bus, train, taxi 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 Chandigarh (IXC) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,240($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur and then to Kota.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

RSRTC

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kota.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
Operated by

RS Taxi Service

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance741km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Kota

There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Kota by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,240 ($90).

The distance between Chandigarh and Kota is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Chandigarh and Kota by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₹7,240 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chandigarh and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chandigarh and Kota. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chandigarh to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

RSRTC run regular bus services between Chandigarh and Kota. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chandigarh to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 4h 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 Chandigarh and Kota. The distance is around 741km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).

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Transport options from Chandigarh to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
₹7,240($90)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Plane and Train6h 60m
₹11,300($140)
once a week1,055km (655 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
₹1,275($16)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Taxi
10h 25m
₹13,530($170)
on demand741km (461 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
₹7,005($88)
on demand741km (461 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