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Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna

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

522 kmDistance
10.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5840
Sedan₹6890
SUV₹9020
Innova / MUV₹10120
Tempo Traveller₹11780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹570
AC Seater₹940
Non-AC Sleeper₹840
AC Sleeper₹1200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1510
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹550
Third AC₹760
Second AC₹1070
First AC₹1490
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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: Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna

522 km · ~11h 6m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhenkanal

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 261

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 411

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

  5. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna

522 km · ~11h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Dhenkanal

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

  2. Dhenkanal → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~522 km

    ~11h 36m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510

  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: Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 58m in total

BALANGIR - BHUBANESWAR SF Exp#12894 · Superfast
08:22 PMSadashibapur
1h 16m12 stops
09:38 PMPatia Halt

Change trains at Patia Halt — about 2h 23m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
12:01 AMPatia Halt
9h 19m122 stops
09:20 AMBaghnapara

1 change · 13h 35m in total

Utkal Express#18478 · Express
07:45 PMSadashibapur
1h 12m12 stops
08:57 PMKatha Jori

Change trains at Katha Jori — about 3h 21m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
12:18 AMKatha Jori
9h 2m118 stops
09:20 AMBaghnapara

1 change · 18h 45m in total

AMRITSAR - VISAKHAPATNAM Hirakud Exp#18508 · Express
02:35 PMSadashibapur
1h 56m15 stops
04:31 PMLingaraj Temple Road

Change trains at Lingaraj Temple Road — about 7h 8m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
11:39 PMLingaraj Temple Road
9h 41m126 stops
09:20 AM+1dBaghnapara

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

Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhenkanal to Ambika Kalna is about 522 km by road, roughly 10.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 522 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,840 · Sedan ₹6,890 · SUV ₹9,020 · Innova / MUV ₹10,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹840 · AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,070 · First AC ₹1,490

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

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