Kota to Mahabaleshwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kota, Rajasthan to Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1095 km
Approx Duration: 24.3 hrs
Route overview
Kota to Mahabaleshwar is about 1095 km by road, roughly 24.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Kota to Mahabaleshwar
About 22h of driving split over 3 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 65 km (about 1h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 365. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 515. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 665. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 65 km (about 1h 18m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 730. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 880. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1030. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 65 km (about 1h 18m of driving) — Arrive in Mahabaleshwar
By bus: Kota to Mahabaleshwar
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) · ~548 km Takes about 12h 11m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,580.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 548). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mahabaleshwar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mahabaleshwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~548 km Takes about 12h 11m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,580.
- Arrive in Mahabaleshwar
By train: Kota to Mahabaleshwar
The nearest railway stations are Kota Jn for Kota and Diwankhavati (about 26 km away) for Mahabaleshwar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) — departs 04:06 AM from Kota Jn, arrives 07:48 PM at Karanjadi, 15h 42m
- CHANDIGARH - MADGAON Goa Sampark Kranti Exp (12450) — departs 01:20 PM from Kota Jn, arrives 06:49 AM (+1 day) at Karanjadi, 17h 29m
- AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp (12978) — departs 01:45 PM from Kota Jn, arrives 07:34 AM (+1 day) at Karanjadi, 17h 49m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 03:40 PM from Kota Jn, arrives 06:49 AM (+1 day) at Karanjadi, 15h 9m
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 07:55 PM from Kota Jn, arrives 02:11 PM (+1 day) at Karanjadi, 18h 16m
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 1095 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,150 · Sedan ₹14,340 · SUV ₹18,770 · Innova / MUV ₹21,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,200 · AC Seater ₹1,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,750 · AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,120
- Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,560 · Second AC ₹2,220 · First AC ₹3,100
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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