Kannur to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala 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: Kannur to Ambika Kalna
2424 km · ~52h 29m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kannur
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.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 808Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 958Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1108Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1212Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1362Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1512Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1616Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1766Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1916Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2020Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2170Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2320Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m 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: Kannur to Ambika Kalna
2424 km · ~53h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kannur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kannur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kannur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- Change buses at a major city (around km 808)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1616)
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 2 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~808 km
~17h 57m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310
- 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: Kannur to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 54h 25m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 2h 20m wait
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 30m wait
2 changes · 54h 25m in total
Change trains at Vidyavihar — about 3h wait
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 10h 25m wait
2 changes · 55h 56m in total
Change trains at Chennai Central — about 3h wait
Change trains at Murarai — about 1h 10m 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
Kannur to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kannur to Ambika Kalna is about 2424 km by road, roughly 48.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2424 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,760 · Sedan ₹31,610 · SUV ₹41,360 · Innova / MUV ₹46,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,630
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,670 · AC Seater ₹4,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · AC Sleeper ₹5,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,840
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,450 · Third AC ₹3,420 · Second AC ₹4,880 · First AC ₹6,820
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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