Howrah to Kota
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Kota, Rajasthan.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Howrah to Kota
1685 km · ~36h 22m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 421Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 843Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1264Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1414Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Howrah to Kota
1685 km · ~37h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 843)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kota. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kota
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Arrive in Kota
Kota, Rajasthan
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Howrah to Kota
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Dakaniya Talav for Kota.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 42m in total
Change trains at Balrai — about 42m wait
1 change · 22h 47m in total
Change trains at Firozabad — about 43m wait
1 change · 23h 32m in total
Change trains at Ganj Khawaja — about 46m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Howrah to Kota: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Kota is about 1685 km by road, roughly 33.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1685 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,640 · Sedan ₹22,010 · SUV ₹28,800 · Innova / MUV ₹32,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,390 · Second AC ₹3,400 · First AC ₹4,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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