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Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2149 kmDistance
43 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23740
Sedan₹28040
SUV₹36680
Innova / MUV₹41030
Tempo Traveller₹47580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2360
AC Seater₹3870
Non-AC Sleeper₹3440
AC Sleeper₹4940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6070
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Train
Sleeper₹1320
Economy₹2180
Third AC₹3040
Second AC₹4330
First AC₹6050
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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: Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna

2149 km · ~46h 19m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagapattinam

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 860

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1010

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1160

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1289

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1439

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1589

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1719

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1869

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2019

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 36m 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: Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna

2149 km · ~47h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nagapattinam

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

  2. Nagapattinam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km

    ~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 716)

    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) · ~716 km

    ~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1433)

    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) · ~716 km

    ~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050

  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: Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Andanappettai for Nagapattinam, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 59h 14m in total

Kamban Express#16176 · Express
08:05 PMNagore
6h 10m58 stops
02:15 AM+1dVillupuram Jn

Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 11h 5m wait

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
01:20 PMVillupuram Jn
33h 5m282 stops
10:25 PM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 40m wait

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

2 changes · 59h 46m in total

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
02:45 PMNagappattinam
13h 30m100 stops
04:15 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 9h 15m 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

2 changes · 60h 1m in total

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
02:45 PMNagappattinam
13h 30m100 stops
04:15 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 9h 15m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
01:30 PMYesvantpur Jn
34h 55m369 stops
12:25 AM+2dTalit

Change trains at Talit — about 1h 22m wait

Purvanchal Express#15048 · Express
01:47 AMTalit
59m15 stops
02:46 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

Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagapattinam to Ambika Kalna is about 2149 km by road, roughly 43 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,740 · Sedan ₹28,040 · SUV ₹36,680 · Innova / MUV ₹41,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,050

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

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