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Katra to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2216 kmDistance
44.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24480
Sedan₹28910
SUV₹37820
Innova / MUV₹42300
Tempo Traveller₹49050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2440
AC Seater₹3990
Non-AC Sleeper₹3550
AC Sleeper₹5100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6250
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Train
Sleeper₹1360
Economy₹2250
Third AC₹3130
Second AC₹4460
First AC₹6230
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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: Katra to Ambika Kalna

2216 km · ~47h 39m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

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

  7. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 886

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1036

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1186

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

  10. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1330

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1480

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1630

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

  13. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1773

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1923

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2073

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

  16. 143 km · 2h 52m 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: Katra to Ambika Kalna

2216 km · ~49h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katra

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

  2. Katra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 739)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1477)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  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: Katra to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 59m in total

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
02:35 PMUdhampur
15h 10m95 stops
05:45 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 9h 55m wait

Janata Express#13040 · Express
03:40 PMOld Delhi
36h 54m218 stops
04:34 AM+2dTalandu

1 change · 63h 11m in total

Jammu Mail#14034 · Mail
02:35 PMUdhampur
15h 10m95 stops
05:45 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 15h 5m wait

Lal Quila Express#13112 · Express
08:50 PMOld Delhi
32h 56m215 stops
05:46 AM+2dTalandu

1 change · 65h 15m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
5h 15m36 stops
02:05 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 17h 35m wait

Amritsar Howrah Express#13050 · Express
07:40 PMJalandhar Cant
42h 25m256 stops
02:05 PM+2dTalandu

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

Katra to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Ambika Kalna is about 2216 km by road, roughly 44.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2216 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,480 · Sedan ₹28,910 · SUV ₹37,820 · Innova / MUV ₹42,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,440 · AC Seater ₹3,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,550 · AC Sleeper ₹5,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,130 · Second AC ₹4,460 · First AC ₹6,230

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

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