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Bettiah to Ambika Kalna

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

723 kmDistance
14.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8050
Sedan₹9500
SUV₹12440
Innova / MUV₹13940
Tempo Traveller₹16210
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹800
AC Seater₹1300
Non-AC Sleeper₹1160
AC Sleeper₹1660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2070
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Train
Sleeper₹460
Economy₹750
Third AC₹1040
Second AC₹1480
First AC₹2050
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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: Bettiah to Ambika Kalna

723 km · ~15h 48m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bettiah

    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. 62 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 362

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 512

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 662

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

  7. 62 km · 1h 14m 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: Bettiah to Ambika Kalna

723 km · ~16h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Bettiah

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

  2. Bettiah → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070

  3. 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: Bettiah to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Bettiah for Bettiah, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

Direct trains

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
11:04 AMSagauli Jn
15h 12m86 stops
02:16 AM+1dBainchigram
Gorakhpur Kolkata Express#15052 · Express
02:08 PMBettiah
12h 22m90 stops
02:30 AM+1dBainchigram

Other options with a change

1 change · 13h 54m in total

Gorakhpur Kolkata Express#15052 · Express
01:47 PMSathi
12h 6m83 stops
01:53 AM+1dBarddhaman Jn

Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 57m wait

Malda Town-Sealdah Gour Express#13154 · Express
02:50 AMBarddhaman Jn
51m14 stops
03:41 AMTalandu

1 change · 15h 9m in total

Gorakhpur Kolkata Express#15052 · Express
01:47 PMSathi
4h 38m27 stops
06:25 PMSamastipur Jn

Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Ganga Sagar Express#13186 · Express
07:45 PMSamastipur Jn
9h 11m70 stops
04:56 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 15h 42m in total

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
11:04 AMSagauli Jn
19m2 stops
11:23 AMBapudham Motihari

Change trains at Bapudham Motihari — about 3h 24m wait

Gorakhpur Kolkata Express#15052 · Express
02:47 PMBapudham Motihari
11h 59m90 stops
02:46 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

Bettiah to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bettiah to Ambika Kalna is about 723 km by road, roughly 14.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 723 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,050 · Sedan ₹9,500 · SUV ₹12,440 · Innova / MUV ₹13,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,210
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹800 · AC Seater ₹1,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,160 · AC Sleeper ₹1,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹460 · Economy ₹750 · Third AC ₹1,040 · Second AC ₹1,480 · First AC ₹2,050

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

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