Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gyalshing, Sikkim 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: Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna
588 km · ~12h 26m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gyalshing
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.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 294Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m 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: Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna
588 km · ~13h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gyalshing
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gyalshing. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gyalshing → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km
~13h 4m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- 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: Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 27 km away) for Gyalshing, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 4m in total
Change trains at Khurial — about 44m wait
1 change · 10h 34m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 45m wait
1 change · 10h 37m in total
Change trains at Dalkolha — about 41m 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
Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gyalshing to Ambika Kalna is about 588 km by road, roughly 11.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 588 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,570 · Sedan ₹7,740 · SUV ₹10,150 · Innova / MUV ₹11,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹940 · AC Sleeper ₹1,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹850 · Second AC ₹1,210 · First AC ₹1,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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