The average bus between Shimla and Kota takes 18h 5m and the fastest bus takes 13h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Shimla and Kota. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shimla is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kota at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Shimla to Kota. However, there are services departing from Shimla station and arriving at Kota station via Delhi, Delhi State. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Shimla to Kota bus services, operated by Vishal tour and travels, depart from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh station.
Shimla to Kota bus services, operated by Vishal tour and travels, arrive at Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan station.
Book your Shimla to Kota bus tickets online with Vishal tour and travels, B R Travels and 6 other operators.
The distance between Shimla and Kota is 671.2 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan via Delhi, Delhi State in around 16h 48m.