Kota to Howrah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Howrah, West Bengal.
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: Kota to Howrah
1690 km · ~36h 28m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
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.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 845Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 995Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1145Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1268Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1418Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1568Look 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: Kota to Howrah
1690 km · ~37h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kota → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km
~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 845)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Howrah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km
~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
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 Howrah
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Howrah Jn for Howrah.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 41m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 24h 18m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 23m wait
1 change · 24h 18m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 23m 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
Kota to Howrah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Howrah is about 1690 km by road, roughly 33.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1690 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,690 · Sedan ₹22,070 · SUV ₹28,880 · Innova / MUV ₹32,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,400 · Second AC ₹3,410 · First AC ₹4,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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