How to travel from Kota to Kerala, India

The distance between Kota and Kerala is around 1,865km (1,159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kota to Kerala by bus, plane, taxi, 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 Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,745($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,207km (1,372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kota and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Kota to Kerala by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,745 ($135).

The distance between Kota and Kerala is around 1,865km (1,159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,649km (1,025 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Kota and Kerala by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kota to Kerala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,745 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Kota and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kota and Kerala. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kota to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kota and Kerala. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Kerala. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 7hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kota to Kerala. We recommend that you take the bus to Jaipur then fly from Jaipur (JAI) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) 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 Kerala. The distance is around 2,207km (1,372 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kota to Kerala is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ₹10,745 ($135).

How do I get from Kota to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Kota and Kerala

Transport options from Kota to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
7hrs
₹10,745($135)
once daily2,353km (1,462 miles)
Bus to Jaipur, Fly7hrs
₹10,745($135)
once daily2,218km (1,378 miles)
Bus to Jaipur, Fly7h 35m
₹14,805($185)
once daily2,459km (1,528 miles)
Bus to Jaipur, Fly7h 50m
₹18,065($225)
once daily2,413km (1,500 miles)
Train and Plane8h 15m
₹12,415($155)
once a week1,865km (1,159 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi7h 35m
₹13,130($165)
once daily2,137km (1,328 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
₹1,275($16)
5 times a week2,382km (1,480 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
₹20,770($260)
on demand2,207km (1,372 miles)

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Airports near Kerala

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

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Kerala
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Kerala
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Kerala