Katni to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya 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: Katni to Ambika Kalna
1058 km · ~23h 10m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katni
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.
53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 353Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 653Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 705Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 855Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1005Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 3m 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: 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.
- 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.
- Katni → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~529 km
~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530
- 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.
- change point 1 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~529 km
~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530
- 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
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 22h 57m in total
Change trains at Jhajha — about 48m wait
1 change · 23h 12m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 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
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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