Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab 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: Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna
1952 km · ~42h 22m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ludhiana
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 781Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 931Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1081Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1171Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1321Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1471Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1562Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1712Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1862Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m 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: Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna
1952 km · ~43h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ludhiana
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ludhiana. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ludhiana → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km
~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- Change buses at a major city (around km 976)
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 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km
~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- 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: Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 31h 36m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 31h 38m in total
Change trains at Dhanbad Jn — about 3h 50m wait
1 change · 31h 55m in total
Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 4h 22m 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
Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ludhiana to Ambika Kalna is about 1952 km by road, roughly 39 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1952 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,570 · Sedan ₹25,480 · SUV ₹33,330 · Innova / MUV ₹37,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,150 · AC Seater ₹3,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,120 · AC Sleeper ₹4,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,980 · Third AC ₹2,760 · Second AC ₹3,930 · First AC ₹5,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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