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Almora to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1455 kmDistance
29.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16110
Sedan₹19020
SUV₹24890
Innova / MUV₹27850
Tempo Traveller₹32310
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1600
AC Seater₹2620
Non-AC Sleeper₹2330
AC Sleeper₹3350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4120
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1490
Third AC₹2070
Second AC₹2940
First AC₹4100
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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: Almora to Ambika Kalna

1455 km · ~31h 46m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 364

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 514

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 664

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 728

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 878

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1028

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1091

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1241

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1391

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

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: Almora to Ambika Kalna

1455 km · ~32h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 728)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ambika Kalna. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. Arrive in Ambika Kalna

    Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Almora to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

Direct trains

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
37h 16m210 stops
11:11 AM+2dBainchi

Other options with a change

1 change · 31h 33m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
2h 23m7 stops
12:18 AM+1dRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 45m wait

Doon Express#23010 · Express
03:03 AMRampur
26h 25m184 stops
05:28 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 31h 34m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
2h 23m7 stops
12:18 AM+1dRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 45m wait

Doon Express#13010 · Express
03:03 AMRampur
26h 26m184 stops
05:29 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 32h 48m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
2h 51m8 stops
11:31 PMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 3h 14m wait

Doon Express#23010 · Express
02:45 AMMundha Pande
26h 43m185 stops
05:28 AM+1dTalandu

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

Almora to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Ambika Kalna is about 1455 km by road, roughly 29.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1455 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,110 · Sedan ₹19,020 · SUV ₹24,890 · Innova / MUV ₹27,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,310
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,600 · AC Seater ₹2,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,330 · AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,490 · Third AC ₹2,070 · Second AC ₹2,940 · First AC ₹4,100

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

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