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.
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: Katra to Ambika Kalna
2216 km · ~47h 39m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 443Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 593Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 886Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1186Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1330Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1480Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1630Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1773Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1923Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2073Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
143 km · 2h 52m 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: 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.
- 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.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- 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.
- change point 2 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km
~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- 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
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 9h 55m wait
1 change · 63h 11m in total
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 15h 5m wait
1 change · 65h 15m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 17h 35m 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
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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