How to travel from Kota to Jaipur, India

The distance between Kota and Jaipur is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kota to Jaipur by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

RSRTC

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train
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Train

Take the train to Jaipur.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jaipur.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,580($45)
Operated by

Shree Tour and Travels

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Drive

Drive to Jaipur.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Jaipur

There are several options for getting from Kota to Jaipur by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹555 ($7).

The distance between Kota and Jaipur is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Kota and Jaipur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Jaipur is to take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₹555 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Jaipur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kota and Jaipur. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kota and Jaipur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Jaipur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Kota and Jaipur. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kota to Jaipur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

RSRTC run regular bus services between Kota and Jaipur. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Jaipur. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Jaipur is Jaipur Airport (JAI) (JAI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Jaipur. Agra Airport (AGR) (AGR) 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 Kota and Jaipur. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Jaipur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₹555 ($7).

How do I get from Kota to Jaipur

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Jaipur

Transport options from Kota to Jaipur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 25m
₹555($7)
once daily263km (163 miles)
Train
4h 30m
₹160($2)
once daily249km (155 miles)
Taxi
3h 35m
₹3,580($45)
on demand236km (147 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
₹2,230($28)
on demand236km (147 miles)

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Airports near Jaipur

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

JAI
Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Jaipur
AGR
Agra Airport (AGR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Jaipur
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Jaipur