Kohima to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kohima, Nagaland 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: Kohima to Ambika Kalna
837 km · ~18h 4m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kohima
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.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m 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: Kohima to Ambika Kalna
837 km · ~18h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kohima
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kohima. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kohima → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- 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: Kohima to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 25m in total
Change trains at Kamakhya — about 56m wait
1 change · 24h 51m in total
Change trains at Khurial — about 46m wait
1 change · 24h 59m in total
Change trains at New Alipurdaur — about 56m 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
Kohima to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kohima to Ambika Kalna is about 837 km by road, roughly 16.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 837 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,310 · Sedan ₹10,980 · SUV ₹14,380 · Innova / MUV ₹16,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹920 · AC Seater ₹1,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,340 · AC Sleeper ₹1,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹530 · Economy ₹870 · Third AC ₹1,200 · Second AC ₹1,700 · First AC ₹2,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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