How to travel from Gwalior to Kota, India

The distance between Gwalior and Kota is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gwalior to Kota by 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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Train

Take the train to Agra Cantt then Mathura Jn and then to Dakaniya Talav.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kota.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,175($65)
Operated by

Shri Krishna Tours And Travels

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gwalior and Kota

There are several options for getting from Gwalior to Kota by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,175 ($65).

The distance between Gwalior and Kota is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Gwalior and Kota by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gwalior to Kota is to take a taxi which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₹5,175 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Gwalior and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gwalior and Kota. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gwalior to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Agra Cantt and Mathura Jn. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Gwalior and Kota. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Gwalior and Kota. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kota. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gwalior to Kota. We recommend that you take the train to Agra Cantt then Mathura Jn and then to Dakaniya Talav. instead which will take 8h 20m.

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 Gwalior and Kota. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gwalior to Kota is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ₹480 ($6).

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Transport options from Gwalior to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 20m
₹480($6)
once daily506km (314 miles)
Taxi
5hrs
₹5,175($65)
on demand343km (213 miles)
Drive
5hrs
₹3,265($41)
on demand343km (213 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