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Shimla to Kota buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shimla and Kota takes 19h 32m and the fastest bus takes 17h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Shimla to Kota. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 32m
Duration
845 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Shimla to Kota bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Shimla and Kota. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shimla is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Kota at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Chandigarh and take an average of 19h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus17h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus17h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus17h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus17h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus17h 10m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    SLGT TravelsSLGT TravelsIntrCity SmartBus31h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shimla to Kota? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 844.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Kota, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Kota Rajasthan via Chandigarh and Ghaziabad in around 15h 19m.

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