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Chamba to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2062 kmDistance
41.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22780
Sedan₹26910
SUV₹35200
Innova / MUV₹39380
Tempo Traveller₹45660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2270
AC Seater₹3710
Non-AC Sleeper₹3300
AC Sleeper₹4740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5820
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Train
Sleeper₹1270
Economy₹2090
Third AC₹2920
Second AC₹4150
First AC₹5800
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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: Chamba to Ambika Kalna

2062 km · ~44h 34m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chamba

    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. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1237

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1387

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1537

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1650

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1800

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1950

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

  16. 112 km · 2h 15m 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: Chamba to Ambika Kalna

2062 km · ~45h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chamba

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

  2. Chamba → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 687)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1375)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~687 km

    ~15h 16m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,970

  7. 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: Chamba to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 55h 31m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 5m wait

Pathankot Delhi Express#14038 · Express
07:00 AMPathankot
10h 25m82 stops
05:25 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 3h 25m wait

Lal Quila Express#13112 · Express
08:50 PMOld Delhi
32h 56m215 stops
05:46 AM+2dTalandu

2 changes · 63h 50m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h 5m wait

Pathankot Delhi Express#14038 · Express
07:00 AMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
09:05 AMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 5m wait

Amritsar Howrah Express#13050 · Express
06:10 PMAmritsar Jn
43h 55m268 stops
02:05 PM+2dTalandu

2 changes · 63h 50m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52470 · Passenger
10:15 PMJawan Wala Shehar
1h 40m5 stops
11:55 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 20m wait

Ravi Express#14634 · Express
02:15 PMPathankot
2h 25m15 stops
04:40 PMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 30m wait

Amritsar Howrah Express#13050 · Express
06:10 PMAmritsar Jn
43h 55m268 stops
02:05 PM+2dTalandu

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

Chamba to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chamba to Ambika Kalna is about 2062 km by road, roughly 41.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2062 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,780 · Sedan ₹26,910 · SUV ₹35,200 · Innova / MUV ₹39,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,270 · AC Seater ₹3,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,300 · AC Sleeper ₹4,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,090 · Third AC ₹2,920 · Second AC ₹4,150 · First AC ₹5,800

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

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