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Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna

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

2240 kmDistance
44.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24740
Sedan₹29220
SUV₹38230
Innova / MUV₹42760
Tempo Traveller₹49580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2460
AC Seater₹4030
Non-AC Sleeper₹3580
AC Sleeper₹5150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6320
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Train
Sleeper₹1370
Economy₹2270
Third AC₹3170
Second AC₹4510
First AC₹6300
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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: Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna

2240 km · ~48h 8m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    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. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

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

  10. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1344

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1494

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1644

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

  13. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1792

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1942

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2092

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

  16. 148 km · 2h 58m 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: Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna

2240 km · ~49h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chikkamagaluru

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

  2. Chikkamagaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 747)

    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) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1493)

    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) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  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: Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 51h 9m in total

Hubli Bangalore Janshatabdi#12080 · Jan Shatabdi
05:23 PMNagavangala
3h 35m32 stops
08:58 PMYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 2h 57m wait

YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp#15227 · Express
11:55 PMYesvantpur Jn
39h 34m405 stops
03:29 PM+2dGangpur

Change trains at Gangpur — about 4h 19m wait

Ganadevta Express#13018 · Express
07:48 PMGangpur
44m13 stops
08:32 PMTalandu

2 changes · 53h 34m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:30 AMNagavangala
5h 8m34 stops
03:38 PMBaiyyappanahali

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 8h 13m wait

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express#12509 · Superfast
11:51 PMBaiyyappanahali
37h 22m410 stops
01:13 PM+2dBhedia

Change trains at Bhedia — about 1h 4m wait

Bolpur-Howrah Kavi Guru Express#13016 · Express
02:17 PMBhedia
1h 47m22 stops
04:04 PMTalandu

2 changes · 54h 56m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - CHENNAI CENT Exp#17312 · Express
12:23 AMNagavangala
11h 32m108 stops
11:55 AMChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 11h 45m wait

Chennai-Howrah SF Mail#12840 · Superfast
11:40 PMChennai Central
28h 30m280 stops
04:10 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

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

Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Ambika Kalna is about 2240 km by road, roughly 44.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2240 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,740 · Sedan ₹29,220 · SUV ₹38,230 · Innova / MUV ₹42,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,580 · AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,270 · Third AC ₹3,170 · Second AC ₹4,510 · First AC ₹6,300

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

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