Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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: Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna
2161 km · ~46h 33m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumbakonam
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.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 432Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 582Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 732Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 864Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1014Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1164Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1297Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1447Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1729Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1879Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2029Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
132 km · 2h 39m 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: Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna
2161 km · ~48h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kumbakonam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumbakonam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kumbakonam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~720 km
~16h|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 720)
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) · ~720 km
~16h|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1441)
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) · ~720 km
~16h|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- 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: Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 40h 29m in total
Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 3h 5m wait
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 15m wait
2 changes · 40h 29m in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 1h 4m wait
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 42h 30m in total
Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m 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
Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kumbakonam to Ambika Kalna is about 2161 km by road, roughly 43.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2161 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,870 · Sedan ₹28,190 · SUV ₹36,890 · Innova / MUV ₹41,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,380 · AC Seater ₹3,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · AC Sleeper ₹4,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,190 · Third AC ₹3,060 · Second AC ₹4,350 · First AC ₹6,080
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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