The distance between Salem and Kota is around 1,732km (1,076 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Salem 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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Take the train to Yelahanka Jn. then fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Udaipur (UDR) then take the train to Kota Jn.
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Take the bus to Bangalore, Pune then Indore and then to Kota.
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Take the train to Kota Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Salem to Kota by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,905 ($135).
The distance between Salem and Kota is around 1,732km (1,076 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,522km (946 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Salem 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 Salem to Kota is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx ₹10,905 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salem and Kota. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salem to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salem Jn and Kota Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Indian Railways run train services between Salem and Kota. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salem and Kota. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salem to Kota. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Pune, Shaniwar Wada, Indore and Indore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Kallada Tours and Travels, Vijayanand Travels, IntrCity SmartBus and RSRTC run regular bus services between Salem and Kota. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Kota. We recommend that you take the train to Coimbatore Jn then fly from Coimbatore (CJB) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 10h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salem and Kota. The distance is around 1,801km (1,119 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 Salem to Kota is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,905 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 12h 50m | ₹9,230($115) | once a week | 1,894km (1,177 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane | 14h 55m | ₹9,950($125) | twice a week | 1,732km (1,076 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane | 16h 35m | ₹7,165($90) | twice a week | 1,878km (1,167 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 40m | ₹10,905($135) | once a week | 2,441km (1,517 miles) |
Train to Tambaram, plane and bus | 10h 50m | ₹9,870($125) | once daily | 2,193km (1,362 miles) |
Train to Yelahanka Jn., plane and bus | 11h 55m | ₹9,150($115) | twice a week | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | ₹7,165($90) | once daily | 1,943km (1,207 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | ₹1,590($20) | once a week | 2,291km (1,424 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₹16,950($215) | on demand | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
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Kallada Tours and Travels
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IntrCity SmartBus
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The following major airports near Kota offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.