How to travel from Kota to Bhilai, India

The distance between Kota and Bhilai is around 915km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kota to Bhilai by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Raipur (RPR).

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,970($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bhilai Power House.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Indore then take the train to Durg.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bhilai.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance915km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Bhilai

There are several options for getting from Kota to Bhilai by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,970 ($165).

The distance between Kota and Bhilai is around 915km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Kota and Bhilai by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Bhilai is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ₹12,970 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Bhilai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kota and Bhilai. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kota to Bhilai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn and Bhilai Power House. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Bhilai. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 19h 45m, 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 Kota and Bhilai. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Bhilai. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Raipur (RPR). instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bhilai is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) (RPR) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Bhilai. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) 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 Kota and Bhilai. The distance is around 915km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Bhilai is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₹12,970 ($165).

How do I get from Kota to Bhilai

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Bhilai

Transport options from Kota to Bhilai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
7h 10m
₹12,970($165)
once daily2,167km (1,347 miles)
Train to New Delhi, Fly7h 55m
₹6,765($85)
5 times a day1,475km (916 miles)
Train and Plane9h 45m
₹7,800($100)
once daily1,039km (646 miles)
Train to Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Fly10h 50m
₹7,400($95)
4 times a week1,012km (629 miles)
Train
19h 45m
₹1,035($13)
4 times a week1,139km (708 miles)
Bus and Train
18h 25m
₹1,590($20)
once a week1,207km (750 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
₹8,595($110)
on demand915km (569 miles)

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Airports near Bhilai

The following major airports near Bhilai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

RPR
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Bhilai
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Bhilai
JLR
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
257km (160 miles) from Bhilai