How to travel from Pune to Kota, India

The distance between Pune and Kota is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pune 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 Pune (PNQ) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,050($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kota Jn.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Indore and then to Kota.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance894km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pune and Kota

There are several options for getting from Pune 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 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,050 ($76).

The distance between Pune and Kota is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Pune and Kota by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pune to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₹6,050 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Pune 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 Pune and Kota. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pune to Kota. 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 13h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Pune and Kota. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 13h 55m, 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 Pune and Kota. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pune to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indore and Indore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

IntrCity SmartBus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Pune and Kota. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pune to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Pune (PNQ) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Pune and Kota. The distance is around 894km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pune to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₹6,050 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pune and Kota

Transport options from Pune to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 30m
₹6,050($76)
once daily1,208km (750 miles)
Plane and Train8h 25m
₹5,255($66)
once daily876km (544 miles)
Train and Plane9h 20m
₹6,365($80)
once a week1,085km (674 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 30m
₹7,085($89)
once daily1,360km (845 miles)
Train
13h 55m
₹715($9)
5 times a week1,063km (660 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
₹4,140($52)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Drive
13hrs
₹8,435($105)
on demand894km (555 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