How to travel from Puducherry to Kota, India

The distance between Puducherry and Kota is around 1,716km (1,066 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Puducherry to Kota by train, plane, bus 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 Pondicherry (PNY) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,460($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,841km (1,144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Kota

There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Kota by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,460 ($145).

The distance between Puducherry and Kota is around 1,716km (1,066 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530km (951 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Puducherry and Kota by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₹11,460 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Puducherry and Kota. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Puducherry to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villupuram, Villupuram Jn and Kota Jn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Indian Railways run train services between Puducherry and Kota. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Puducherry and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puducherry to Kota. We recommend that you take the train to Trisulam then fly from Madras (MAA) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 8h 45m.

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 Puducherry and Kota. The distance is around 1,841km (1,144 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Kota is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₹9,710 ($120).

How do I get from Puducherry to Kota

Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Kota

Transport options from Puducherry to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
7h 15m
₹11,460($145)
once daily1,970km (1,224 miles)
Plane and Train8h 10m
₹13,130($165)
once a week1,878km (1,167 miles)
Fly to Indore (IDR), Train9h 60m
₹11,860($150)
once daily1,716km (1,066 miles)
Train and Plane12h 20m
₹7,720($95)
once daily1,719km (1,068 miles)
Train to Trisulam, plane14hrs
₹9,310($115)
4 times a week1,827km (1,135 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 45m
₹9,710($120)
once daily2,043km (1,269 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 11h
₹1,510($19)
3 times a week2,134km (1,326 miles)
Train to Kota Jn1 day 13h
₹1,590($20)
once a week2,186km (1,358 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₹17,350($220)
on demand1,841km (1,144 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