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Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala.

2048 kmDistance
41 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22630
Sedan₹26720
SUV₹34970
Innova / MUV₹39110
Tempo Traveller₹45360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2250
AC Seater₹3690
Non-AC Sleeper₹3280
AC Sleeper₹4710
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5780
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Train
Sleeper₹1260
Economy₹2080
Third AC₹2900
Second AC₹4130
First AC₹5760
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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: Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

2048 km · ~44h 18m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ambikapur

    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. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 410

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 560

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 710

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

  7. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 819

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 969

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1119

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

  10. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1229

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1379

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1529

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

  13. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1638

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1788

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1938

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

  16. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

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: Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

2048 km · ~45h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ambikapur

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

  2. Ambikapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km

    ~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 683)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km

    ~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1365)

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

  6. change point 2 → Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~683 km

    ~15h 11m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  7. Arrive in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

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

By Train: Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Karukkutty (about 41 km away) for Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 52m in total

Ambikapur Durg Express Cum Passenger#18242 · Express
09:35 PMAmbikapur
8h 35m37 stops
06:10 AM+1dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 2h wait

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
08:10 AMBilaspur Jn
36h 17m273 stops
08:27 PM+1dKarukkutty

1 change · 46h 52m in total

Ambikapur Durg Express Cum Passenger#18242 · Express
09:35 PMAmbikapur
8h 35m37 stops
06:10 AM+1dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 2h wait

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
08:10 AMBilaspur Jn
36h 17m277 stops
08:27 PM+1dKarukkutty

1 change · 62h 29m in total

Ambikapur Durg Express Cum Passenger#18242 · Express
09:35 PMAmbikapur
8h 35m37 stops
06:10 AM+1dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 15h 40m wait

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
09:50 PMBilaspur Jn
38h 14m318 stops
12:04 PM+2dKarukkutty

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

Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ambikapur to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is about 2048 km by road, roughly 41 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2048 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,630 · Sedan ₹26,720 · SUV ₹34,970 · Innova / MUV ₹39,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,250 · AC Seater ₹3,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,280 · AC Sleeper ₹4,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,080 · Third AC ₹2,900 · Second AC ₹4,130 · First AC ₹5,760

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

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