Margao to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Margao, Goa 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: Margao to Ambika Kalna
2274 km · ~49h 29m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Margao
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.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 379Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 529Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 679Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 758Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 908Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1058Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1137Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1287Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1437Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1516Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1666Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1816Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1895Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2045Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2195Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
79 km · 1h 35m 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: Margao to Ambika Kalna
2274 km · ~50h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Margao
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Margao. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Margao → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 758)
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) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1516)
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) · ~758 km
~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170
- 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: Margao to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Madgaon for Margao, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 43h 55m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 25m wait
1 change · 48h 9m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 40m wait
1 change · 48h 19m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 50m 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
Margao to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Margao to Ambika Kalna is about 2274 km by road, roughly 45.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2274 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,110 · Sedan ₹29,660 · SUV ₹38,810 · Innova / MUV ₹43,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,500 · AC Seater ₹4,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,640 · AC Sleeper ₹5,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,580 · First AC ₹6,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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