Kota to Pathankot
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Pathankot, Punjab.
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 Pathankot
1020 km · ~21h 24m · About 20h 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 · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 340Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 490Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 680Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 830Look 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 Pathankot
1020 km · ~22h 40m · 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) · ~510 km
~11h 20m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 510)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pathankot. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Pathankot
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~510 km
~11h 20m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
- Arrive in Pathankot
Pathankot, Punjab
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 Pathankot
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Chakki Bank for Pathankot.
Direct trains
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 Pathankot: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Pathankot is about 1020 km by road, roughly 20.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1020 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,320 · Sedan ₹13,360 · SUV ₹17,490 · Innova / MUV ₹19,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,740
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,120 · AC Seater ₹1,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,630 · AC Sleeper ₹2,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,050 · Third AC ₹1,460 · Second AC ₹2,070 · First AC ₹2,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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