Kollam to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, Kerala 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: Kollam to Ambika Kalna
2632 km · ~56h 38m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam
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.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 439Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 877Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1027Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1177Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1316Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1466Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1616Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1755Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1905Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2055Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2193Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2343Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2493Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 46m 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: Kollam to Ambika Kalna
2632 km · ~58h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kollam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kollam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km
~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 877)
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) · ~877 km
~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1755)
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) · ~877 km
~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510
- 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: Kollam to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 50h 23m in total
Change trains at Jhapater Dhal — about 1h 52m wait
1 change · 51h 1m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 51h 36m in total
Change trains at Prantik — about 1h 32m 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
Kollam to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kollam to Ambika Kalna is about 2632 km by road, roughly 52.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2632 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,050 · Sedan ₹34,320 · SUV ₹44,890 · Innova / MUV ₹50,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,900 · AC Seater ₹4,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,210 · AC Sleeper ₹6,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,660 · Third AC ₹3,710 · Second AC ₹5,290 · First AC ₹7,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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