Kakinada to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Kakinada to Ambika Kalna
1223 km · ~26h 28m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kakinada
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 408Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 558Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 815Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 965Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1115Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m 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: Kakinada to Ambika Kalna
1223 km · ~27h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~612 km
~13h 36m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760
- Change buses at a major city (around km 612)
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.
- change point 1 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~612 km
~13h 36m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,760
- 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: Kakinada to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 46m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 1h 43m wait
1 change · 20h 51m in total
Change trains at Liluah — about 1h 11m wait
1 change · 20h 51m in total
Change trains at Liluah — about 1h 11m 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
Kakinada to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kakinada to Ambika Kalna is about 1223 km by road, roughly 24.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1223 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,550 · Sedan ₹16,000 · SUV ₹20,940 · Innova / MUV ₹23,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,210
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,350 · AC Seater ₹2,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,960 · AC Sleeper ₹2,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹760 · Economy ₹1,250 · Third AC ₹1,740 · Second AC ₹2,480 · First AC ₹3,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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