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Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1913 kmDistance
38.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21140
Sedan₹24970
SUV₹32670
Innova / MUV₹36550
Tempo Traveller₹42390
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2100
AC Seater₹3440
Non-AC Sleeper₹3060
AC Sleeper₹4400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5410
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Train
Sleeper₹1180
Economy₹1940
Third AC₹2710
Second AC₹3860
First AC₹5390
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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: Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna

1913 km · ~41h 36m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanchipuram

    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. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 765

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 915

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1065

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1148

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1298

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1448

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

  13. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1530

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1680

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1830

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

  16. 83 km · 1h 39m 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: Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna

1913 km · ~42h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kanchipuram

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

  2. Kanchipuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 957)

    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 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  5. 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: Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 38h 44m in total

Puducherry-Tirupati Passenger#56042 · Passenger
06:36 PMPazhaya Seevaram
4h 4m18 stops
10:40 PMTirupati Main

Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 3h 55m wait

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12864 · Superfast
02:35 AMTirupati Main
19h 40m183 stops
10:15 PMKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 1h 5m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
11:20 PMKhurda Road Jn
10h129 stops
09:20 AM+1dBaghnapara

2 changes · 45h 59m in total

Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express#17651 · Express
06:05 PMPazhaya Seevaram
3m7 stops
06:08 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 10h 2m wait

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express#12509 · Superfast
04:10 AMArakkonam
33h 3m367 stops
01:13 PM+1dBhedia

Change trains at Bhedia — about 1h 4m wait

Bolpur-Howrah Kavi Guru Express#13016 · Express
02:17 PMBhedia
1h 47m22 stops
04:04 PMTalandu

2 changes · 45h 59m in total

Chennai Egmore Kacheguda Express#17651 · Express
06:05 PMPazhaya Seevaram
3m7 stops
06:08 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 10h 2m wait

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
04:10 AMArakkonam
33h 2m362 stops
01:12 PM+1dBhedia

Change trains at Bhedia — about 1h 5m wait

Bolpur-Howrah Kavi Guru Express#13016 · Express
02:17 PMBhedia
1h 47m22 stops
04:04 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

Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanchipuram to Ambika Kalna is about 1913 km by road, roughly 38.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1913 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,140 · Sedan ₹24,970 · SUV ₹32,670 · Innova / MUV ₹36,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,390
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,100 · AC Seater ₹3,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,710 · Second AC ₹3,860 · First AC ₹5,390

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

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