Kota to Katni
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kota, Rajasthan to Katni, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 627 km
Approx Duration: 13.9 hrs
Route overview
Kota to Katni is about 627 km by road, roughly 13.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Kota to Katni
About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 164 km (about 3h 16m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 314. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 464. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 164 km (about 3h 16m of driving) — Arrive in Katni
By bus: Kota to Katni
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Katni. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~627 km Takes about 13h 56m. Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810.
- Arrive in Katni
By train: Kota to Katni
The nearest railway stations are Kota Jn for Kota and Katni for Katni. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- AJMER - JABALPUR Dayodaya Express (12182) — departs 09:25 PM from Kota Jn, arrives 07:25 AM (+1 day) at Katni, 10h
- With one change, 13h 34m in total: AJMER - JABALPUR Dayodaya Express (12182) 08:47 PM Arnetha to 03:28 AM Baghora, then Kamayani Express (11071) 05:54 AM Baghora to 10:21 AM Jukehi — change at Baghora (about 2h 26m wait)
- With one change, 13h 49m in total: KOTA - KATNI Passenger (51613) 06:05 PM Kota Jn to 06:14 PM Chandresal, then AJMER - JABALPUR Dayodaya Express (12182) 09:45 PM Chandresal to 07:54 AM Sansarpur — change at Chandresal (about 3h 31m wait)
- With one change, 14h 33m in total: AJMER - JABALPUR Dayodaya Express (12182) 08:47 PM Arnetha to 07:58 AM Sleemanabad Rd, then JABALPUR - SOMNATH Exp (via Bina) (11466) 10:56 AM Sleemanabad Rd to 11:20 AM Katni — change at Sleemanabad Rd (about 2h 58m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 627 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,000 · Sedan ₹8,250 · SUV ₹10,810 · Innova / MUV ₹12,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,280 · First AC ₹1,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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