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Karur to Ambika Kalna

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

2268 kmDistance
45.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25050
Sedan₹29580
SUV₹38710
Innova / MUV₹43290
Tempo Traveller₹50200
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2490
AC Seater₹4080
Non-AC Sleeper₹3630
AC Sleeper₹5220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6400
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Train
Sleeper₹1390
Economy₹2300
Third AC₹3210
Second AC₹4570
First AC₹6380
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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: Karur to Ambika Kalna

2268 km · ~49h 22m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karur

    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. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 378

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 528

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 678

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

  7. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 756

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 906

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1056

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

  10. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1134

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1284

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1434

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

  13. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1512

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1662

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1812

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

  16. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1890

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2040

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2190

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

  19. 78 km · 1h 34m 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: Karur to Ambika Kalna

2268 km · ~50h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karur

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

  2. Karur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 756)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1512)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  7. 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: Karur to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 46h 17m in total

Coimbatore-Mayiladuturai Jan Shatabdi#12084 · Jan Shatabdi
09:02 AMKodumudi
1h 53m21 stops
10:55 AMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 5h 5m wait

Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express#12664 · Superfast
04:00 PMTiruchirappalli
35h 20m354 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

2 changes · 48h 18m in total

Coimbatore-Mayiladuturai Jan Shatabdi#12084 · Jan Shatabdi
09:02 AMKodumudi
1h 53m21 stops
10:55 AMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 5h 5m wait

Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express#12664 · Superfast
04:00 PMTiruchirappalli
26h 10m263 stops
06:10 PM+1dKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m wait

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

2 changes · 51h 30m in total

NAGERCOIL - CHENNAI SF Exp#12690 · Superfast
03:49 AMMahadanapuram
8h 36m93 stops
12:25 PMChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 11h 15m wait

Chennai-Howrah SF Mail#12840 · Superfast
11:40 PMChennai Central
28h 30m280 stops
04:10 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

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

Karur to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karur to Ambika Kalna is about 2268 km by road, roughly 45.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2268 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,050 · Sedan ₹29,580 · SUV ₹38,710 · Innova / MUV ₹43,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,490 · AC Seater ₹4,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,630 · AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,570 · First AC ₹6,380

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

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