How to travel from Kota to Chennai, India

The distance between Kota and Chennai is around 1,562km (971 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kota to Chennai 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 Madras (MAA).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,630($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Egmore.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,035($13)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,714km (1,065 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Kota to Chennai by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,630 ($120).

The distance between Kota and Chennai is around 1,562km (971 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,422km (883 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kota and Chennai by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Chennai is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,630 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Chennai, 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 Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kota to Chennai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Chennai. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Chennai. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Chennai. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Chennai. The distance is around 1,714km (1,065 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Chennai is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,630 ($120).

How do I get from Kota to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Chennai

Transport options from Kota to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 55m
₹9,630($120)
once daily1,886km (1,172 miles)
Train to New Delhi, Fly8h 55m
₹8,195($105)
5 times a day2,272km (1,412 miles)
Train to Indore Jn Bg, Fly10h 5m
₹7,640($95)
once daily1,562km (971 miles)
Train and Plane11h 20m
₹8,435($105)
4 times a week1,667km (1,036 miles)
Train to Raika Bagh, Fly12h 35m
₹10,265($130)
once daily2,235km (1,389 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
₹1,035($13)
3 times a week1,933km (1,201 miles)
Train to Chennai Central1 day 9h
₹1,035($13)
3 times a week1,951km (1,212 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
₹16,155($205)
on demand1,714km (1,065 miles)

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Airports near Chennai

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

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chennai
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Chennai
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Chennai