Shivpuri to Kota
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh to Kota, Rajasthan.
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: Shivpuri to Kota
241 km · ~5h 9m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shivpuri
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MangrolAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Shivpuri to Kota
241 km · ~5h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shivpuri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shivpuri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shivpuri → Kota
AC Seater / Volvo · ~241 km
~5h 21m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹720
Usual tea / meal halts: Anta (~170 km)
- Arrive in Kota
Kota, 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: Shivpuri to Kota
Nearest railway stations: Shivpuri for Shivpuri, Dakaniya Talav for Kota.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 2m in total
Change trains at Guna — about 3h 35m wait
1 change · 10h 2m in total
Change trains at Guna — about 3h 35m wait
1 change · 10h 50m in total
Change trains at Guna — about 3h 40m 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
Shivpuri to Kota: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shivpuri to Kota is about 241 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 241 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,750 · Sedan ₹3,230 · SUV ₹4,250 · Innova / MUV ₹4,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,600
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹720
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹510 · First AC ₹700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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