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Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2376 kmDistance
47.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26240
Sedan₹30990
SUV₹40540
Innova / MUV₹45340
Tempo Traveller₹52570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2610
AC Seater₹4280
Non-AC Sleeper₹3800
AC Sleeper₹5460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6700
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Train
Sleeper₹1460
Economy₹2410
Third AC₹3360
Second AC₹4780
First AC₹6680
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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: Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna

2376 km · ~51h 31m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1188

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1338

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1488

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1584

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1734

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1884

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1980

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2130

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2280

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna

2376 km · ~52h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 792)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1584)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  7. 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: Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 52h 37m in total

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
02:42 AMManjeshwar
15h 33m97 stops
06:15 PMLokmanya Tilak Term

Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 2h 20m wait

MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Janeswari Super Deluxe Exp#12101 · Superfast
08:35 PMLokmanya Tilak Term
31h287 stops
03:35 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 30m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

2 changes · 54h 38m in total

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
02:42 AMManjeshwar
15h 33m97 stops
06:15 PMLokmanya Tilak Term

Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 2h 20m wait

MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Janeswari Super Deluxe Exp#12101 · Superfast
08:35 PMLokmanya Tilak Term
28h 50m251 stops
01:25 AM+2dKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 3h 20m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
04:45 AMKharagpur Jn
4h 35m67 stops
09:20 AMBaghnapara

2 changes · 55h 44m in total

Kannur-Yesvantpur Express#16518 · Express
06:47 PMManjeshwar
12h 53m46 stops
07:40 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 5h 50m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
01:30 PMYesvantpur Jn
34h 39m366 stops
12:09 AM+2dSaktigarh

Change trains at Saktigarh — about 1h 43m wait

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
01:52 AMSaktigarh
39m12 stops
02:31 AMTalandu

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

Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Ambika Kalna is about 2376 km by road, roughly 47.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2376 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,240 · Sedan ₹30,990 · SUV ₹40,540 · Innova / MUV ₹45,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,610 · AC Seater ₹4,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,800 · AC Sleeper ₹5,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,410 · Third AC ₹3,360 · Second AC ₹4,780 · First AC ₹6,680

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

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