How to travel from Patna to Kota, India

The distance between Patna and Kota is around 1,080km (671 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Patna to Kota by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Patna (PAT) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,595($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Distance1,080km (671 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Kota

There are several options for getting from Patna to Kota by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,595 ($110).

The distance between Patna and Kota is around 1,080km (671 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932km (579 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Patna and Kota by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₹8,595 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Kota. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Patna to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kota Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Kota. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 24h 20m, 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 Patna and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Patna to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Patna and Kota. The distance is around 1,080km (671 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₹8,595 ($110).

How do I get from Patna to Kota

Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Kota

Transport options from Patna to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
₹8,595($110)
once daily1,200km (746 miles)
Plane and Train7h 35m
₹8,275($105)
once a week1,676km (1,041 miles)
Train
24h 20m
₹715($9)
twice daily1,227km (762 miles)
Drive
15h 15m
₹10,185($130)
on demand1,080km (671 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