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Katni to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1058 kmDistance
21.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11740
Sedan₹13850
SUV₹18140
Innova / MUV₹20300
Tempo Traveller₹23580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1160
AC Seater₹1900
Non-AC Sleeper₹1690
AC Sleeper₹2430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3010
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Train
Sleeper₹660
Economy₹1090
Third AC₹1510
Second AC₹2150
First AC₹2990
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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: Katni to Ambika Kalna

1058 km · ~23h 10m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 353

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 503

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 653

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

  7. 53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 705

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 855

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1005

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

  10. 53 km · 1h 3m 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: Katni to Ambika Kalna

1058 km · ~23h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katni

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

  2. Katni → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~529 km

    ~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 529)

    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) · ~529 km

    ~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530

  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: Katni to Ambika Kalna

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 21h 30m in total

MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp#12578 · Superfast
10:43 PMSansarpur
7h 27m56 stops
06:10 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 1h 10m wait

Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express#11106 · Express
07:20 AMMughal Sarai Jn
12h 53m110 stops
08:13 PMTalandu

1 change · 22h 57m in total

MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp#12362 · Superfast
03:34 AMSansarpur
16h 43m154 stops
08:17 PMJhajha

Change trains at Jhajha — about 48m wait

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
09:05 PMJhajha
5h 26m46 stops
02:31 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 23h 12m in total

MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp#12362 · Superfast
03:34 AMSansarpur
19h 28m177 stops
11:02 PMSitarampur

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h wait

Purvanchal Express#15048 · Express
12:02 AMSitarampur
2h 44m29 stops
02:46 AMTalandu

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

Katni to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Ambika Kalna is about 1058 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1058 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,740 · Sedan ₹13,850 · SUV ₹18,140 · Innova / MUV ₹20,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,160 · AC Seater ₹1,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,690 · AC Sleeper ₹2,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹660 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,510 · Second AC ₹2,150 · First AC ₹2,990

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

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