Motihari to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, Bihar 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: Motihari to Ambika Kalna
670 km · ~14h 4m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Motihari
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.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 335Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
185 km · 3h 42m 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: Motihari to Ambika Kalna
670 km · ~14h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Motihari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Motihari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Motihari → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km
~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- 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: Motihari to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 9m in total
Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 57m wait
1 change · 14h 24m in total
Change trains at Samastipur Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 15h 13m in total
Change trains at Joramow — about 2h 42m 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
Motihari to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Ambika Kalna is about 670 km by road, roughly 13.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 670 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,470 · Sedan ₹8,810 · SUV ₹11,540 · Innova / MUV ₹12,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,040
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹740 · AC Seater ₹1,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,070 · AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹700 · Third AC ₹970 · Second AC ₹1,370 · First AC ₹1,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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