Jowai to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya 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: Jowai to Ambika Kalna
601 km · ~12h 41m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jowai
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.
151 km · 3h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 301Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 451Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
151 km · 3h 1m 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: Jowai to Ambika Kalna
601 km · ~13h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jowai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jowai → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~601 km
~13h 21m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,730
- 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: Jowai to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 18h 53m in total
Change trains at Kamakhya — about 56m wait
1 change · 20h 50m in total
Change trains at Khurial — about 46m wait
1 change · 21h 37m in total
Change trains at New Alipurdaur — about 56m 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
Jowai to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jowai to Ambika Kalna is about 601 km by road, roughly 12 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 601 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,710 · Sedan ₹7,910 · SUV ₹10,370 · Innova / MUV ₹11,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹660 · AC Seater ₹1,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹960 · AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹630 · Third AC ₹870 · Second AC ₹1,230 · First AC ₹1,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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