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Jammu to Ambika Kalna

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

2201 kmDistance
44 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24310
Sedan₹28710
SUV₹37570
Innova / MUV₹42020
Tempo Traveller₹48720
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2420
AC Seater₹3960
Non-AC Sleeper₹3520
AC Sleeper₹5060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6210
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Train
Sleeper₹1350
Economy₹2230
Third AC₹3110
Second AC₹4430
First AC₹6190
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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: Jammu to Ambika Kalna

2201 km · ~47h 21m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jammu

    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. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 880

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1030

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1180

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1321

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1471

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1621

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

  13. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1761

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1911

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2061

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

  16. 140 km · 2h 48m 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: Jammu to Ambika Kalna

2201 km · ~48h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jammu

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

  2. Jammu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 734)

    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) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1467)

    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) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  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: Jammu to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Jammu Tawi for Jammu, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 28m in total

Jammu-Varanasi SF Express#12238 · Superfast
02:00 PMJammu Tawi
22h 2m167 stops
12:02 PM+1dZafarabad Jn

Change trains at Zafarabad Jn — about 2h 21m wait

Doon Express#23010 · Express
02:23 PMZafarabad Jn
15h 5m105 stops
05:28 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 39h 29m in total

Jammu-Varanasi SF Express#12238 · Superfast
02:00 PMJammu Tawi
22h 2m167 stops
12:02 PM+1dZafarabad Jn

Change trains at Zafarabad Jn — about 2h 21m wait

Doon Express#13010 · Express
02:23 PMZafarabad Jn
15h 6m105 stops
05:29 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 41h 50m in total

Archana Express#12356 · Superfast
08:15 PMJammu Tawi
26h 5m212 stops
10:20 PM+1dNeora

Change trains at Neora — about 2h 38m wait

Amritsar Howrah Express#13050 · Express
12:58 AMNeora
13h 7m81 stops
02:05 PMTalandu

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

Jammu to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jammu to Ambika Kalna is about 2201 km by road, roughly 44 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2201 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,310 · Sedan ₹28,710 · SUV ₹37,570 · Innova / MUV ₹42,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,720
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,420 · AC Seater ₹3,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,520 · AC Sleeper ₹5,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,230 · Third AC ₹3,110 · Second AC ₹4,430 · First AC ₹6,190

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

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