Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna
2013 km · ~43h 36m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dharamshala
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 805Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 955Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1105Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1610Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1760Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ambika KalnaAmbika 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: Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna
2013 km · ~44h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dharamshala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharamshala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dharamshala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km
~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 671)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km
~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1342)
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.
- change point 2 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~671 km
~14h 55m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- 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: Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 57h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h 40m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 1h 30m wait
2 changes · 57h 20m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 6h 5m wait
2 changes · 63h 28m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 8h 10m wait
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 12h 50m wait
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
Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Ambika Kalna is about 2013 km by road, roughly 40.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2013 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,240 · Sedan ₹26,270 · SUV ₹34,370 · Innova / MUV ₹38,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · AC Sleeper ₹4,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,690
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,240 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,850 · Second AC ₹4,060 · First AC ₹5,670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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