How to travel from Jodhpur to Kota, India

The distance between Jodhpur and Kota is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,870($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Dakaniya Talav.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

RSRTC

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kota.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

SR Jodhpur Taxi Service

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jodhpur and Kota

There are several options for getting from Jodhpur to Kota by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Jodhpur and Kota is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Jodhpur and Kota by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jodhpur to Kota is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Jodhpur and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jodhpur and Kota. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jodhpur and Kota with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Jodhpur and Kota. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jodhpur and Kota. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jodhpur and Kota with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10h 45m.

RSRTC run regular bus services between Jodhpur and Kota. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jodhpur to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Jodhpur (JDH) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Jodhpur and Kota. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jodhpur to Kota is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).

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Transport options from Jodhpur to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6h 35m
₹9,870($125)
once daily1,971km (1,225 miles)
Train
9h 25m
₹320($4)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
₹635($8)
twice daily418km (260 miles)
Taxi
5h 30m
₹8,755($110)
on demand380km (236 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
₹3,580($45)
on demand380km (236 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