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Kota to Ranthambhore National Park

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

143 kmDistance
2.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹160
AC Seater₹260
Non-AC Sleeper₹230
AC Sleeper₹330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹450
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹320
First AC₹430
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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 Ranthambhore National Park

143 km · ~2h 52m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park

    Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan

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 Ranthambhore National Park

143 km · ~3h 11m · 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 → Ranthambhore National Park

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~143 km

    ~3h 11m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹450

  3. Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park

    Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan

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 Ranthambhore National Park

Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Sawai Madhopur for Ranthambhore National Park.

Direct trains

Pune - Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Duronto Express#12263 · Duronto
01:14 AMKota Jn
1h 34m13 stops
02:48 AMRanthambhore
Secunderabad-Jaipur Special#09735 · Express
02:10 AMKota Jn
1h 30m12 stops
03:40 AMSawai Madhopur
Paschim Express#12925 · Superfast
02:25 AMKota Jn
1h 23m12 stops
03:48 AMSawai Madhopur
Paschim Express Slip#12925-Slip · Superfast
02:25 AMKota Jn
1h 23m12 stops
03:48 AMSawai Madhopur
Mumbai Firozpur Janata Express#19023 · Express
02:45 AMKota Jn
1h 20m12 stops
04:05 AMSawai Madhopur

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 Ranthambhore National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Ranthambhore National Park is about 143 km by road, roughly 2.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 143 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,270 · Ertiga ₹6,687 · Innova ₹6,971 · Innova Crysta ₹8,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹11,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹320 · First AC ₹430

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Sheopur90 km from Kota

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Sawai Madhopur130 km from Kota

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Things to Do in Ranthambhore National Park

National Park

Ranthambore National Park located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan is one of the most visited wildlife parks in India. The main attractions of Ranthambore…

Ranthambhore Fort

Founded in 944 and initially named "Ranath Bhawar Garh" which means "a place of Rajput warriors". The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ranthambore Fort,…

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Founded in 944 and initially named "Ranath Bhawar Garh" which means "a place of Rajput warriors".

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Suggested Ranthambhore National Park Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park

  • Travel from Kota to Ranthambhore National Park (about 2.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Ranthambore Fort

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History
  • Head back to Kota
Suggested from Ranthambhore National Park's top sights.

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