How to travel from Surat to Kota, India

The distance between Surat and Kota is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Surat to Kota by plane, bus, train, taxi 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 Surat (STV) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,075($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Dakaniya Talav.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kota.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,735($160)
Operated by

Virat Cab

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Drive

Drive to Kota.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance680km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Kota

There are several options for getting from Surat to Kota by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,075 ($115).

The distance between Surat and Kota is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Surat and Kota by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹9,075 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Kota, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Kota. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Kota with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 12h 45m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Kota. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 45m, 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 Surat and Kota. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surat to Kota. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Jaipur (JAI) then take the bus to Kota. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Surat and Kota. The distance is around 680km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Kota is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₹9,075 ($115).

How do I get from Surat to Kota

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Kota

Transport options from Surat to Kota
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 35m
₹9,075($115)
once daily978km (608 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
₹11,540($145)
once a week1,134km (704 miles)
Fly to Kishangarh (KQH), Train7h 20m
₹13,050($165)
once daily1,016km (631 miles)
Train
12h 45m
₹320($4)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Taxi
9h 55m
₹12,735($160)
on demand680km (422 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
₹6,445($81)
on demand680km (422 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