Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jharsuguda, Odisha 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: Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna
613 km · ~12h 56m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jharsuguda
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.
157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 307Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 457Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
157 km · 3h 8m 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: Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna
613 km · ~13h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jharsuguda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jharsuguda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jharsuguda → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~613 km
~13h 37m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,770
- 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: Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Jharsuguda Jn for Jharsuguda, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 10h 44m in total
Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait
1 change · 11h in total
Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait
1 change · 11h 45m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 15m 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
Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jharsuguda to Ambika Kalna is about 613 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 613 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,840 · Sedan ₹8,070 · SUV ₹10,570 · Innova / MUV ₹11,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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