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Kullu to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1914 kmDistance
38.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21150
Sedan₹24980
SUV₹32690
Innova / MUV₹36570
Tempo Traveller₹42410
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2110
AC Seater₹3450
Non-AC Sleeper₹3060
AC Sleeper₹4400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5410
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Train
Sleeper₹1180
Economy₹1940
Third AC₹2710
Second AC₹3860
First AC₹5390
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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: Kullu to Ambika Kalna

1914 km · ~41h 37m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kullu

    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. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 766

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 916

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1066

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1148

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1298

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1448

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

  13. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1531

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1681

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1831

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

  16. 83 km · 1h 39m 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: Kullu to Ambika Kalna

1914 km · ~42h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kullu

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

  2. Kullu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 957)

    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 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  5. 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: Kullu to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 63h 36m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 15m80 stops
07:45 AM+1dOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 13h 5m wait

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

2 changes · 63h 36m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait

Pathankot Delhi Express#14038 · Express
07:00 AMPathankot
10h 25m82 stops
05:25 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 3h 25m wait

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

2 changes · 71h 55m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait

Pathankot Delhi Express#14038 · Express
07:00 AMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
09:05 AMAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 5m wait

Amritsar Howrah Express#13050 · Express
06:10 PMAmritsar Jn
43h 55m268 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

Kullu to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kullu to Ambika Kalna is about 1914 km by road, roughly 38.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1914 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,150 · Sedan ₹24,980 · SUV ₹32,690 · Innova / MUV ₹36,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,410
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,110 · AC Seater ₹3,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,710 · Second AC ₹3,860 · First AC ₹5,390

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

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