Manali to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh 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: Manali to Ambika Kalna
1932 km · ~41h 58m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
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.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 386Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 536Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 686Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 773Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 923Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1073Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1159Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1309Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1459Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1546Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1846Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m 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: Manali to Ambika Kalna
1932 km · ~42h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Manali
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Manali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Manali → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 966)
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) · ~966 km
~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750
- 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: Manali to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 70h 26m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 1h 35m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 15h 5m wait
2 changes · 70h 26m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 13h 5m wait
2 changes · 70h 26m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 13h 30m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 3h 25m 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
Manali to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Ambika Kalna is about 1932 km by road, roughly 38.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1932 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,350 · Sedan ₹25,220 · SUV ₹32,990 · Innova / MUV ₹36,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,130 · AC Seater ₹3,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,890 · First AC ₹5,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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