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Kota to Gir National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Gir National Park, Gujarat.

898 kmDistance
18 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹34,559
Ertiga₹43,988
Innova₹45,873
Innova Crysta₹56,552
Tempo Traveller (12)₹77,932

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹990
AC Seater₹1,620
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,440
AC Sleeper₹2,070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,560
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1,290
Second AC₹1,830
First AC₹2,540
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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: Kota to Gir National Park

898 km · ~19h 18m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

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: Kota to Gir National Park

898 km · ~19h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kota

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kota → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kota to Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 33h 55m in total

Sarvodaya SF Express#12474 · Superfast
03:35 AMArnetha
10h 35m85 stops
02:10 PMAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 7h 50m wait

Ahmedabad-Veraval Somnath Express#19221 · Express
10:00 PMAhmedabad Jn
8h 20m54 stops
06:20 AM+1dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 5h 40m wait

Veraval Kodinar Passenger#52954 · Passenger
12:00 PMVeraval
1h 30m5 stops
01:30 PMPrachi Road Junction

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.

Kota to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Gir National Park is about 898 km by road, roughly 18 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 898 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹34,559 · Ertiga ₹43,988 · Innova ₹45,873 · Innova Crysta ₹56,552 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹77,932
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · AC Sleeper ₹2,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,290 · Second AC ₹1,830 · First AC ₹2,540

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kota to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Neemuch175 km from Kota

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  2. Modasa420 km from Kota
  3. Nadiad540 km from Kota
  4. Khambhat600 km from Kota
  5. Bhavnagar700 km from Kota

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