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Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna

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

2649 kmDistance
53 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29240
Sedan₹34540
SUV₹45180
Innova / MUV₹50530
Tempo Traveller₹58580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2910
AC Seater₹4770
Non-AC Sleeper₹4240
AC Sleeper₹6090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7470
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Train
Sleeper₹1620
Economy₹2680
Third AC₹3740
Second AC₹5330
First AC₹7450
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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: Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna

2649 km · ~56h 59m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagercoil

    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. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 442

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 592

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 742

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

  7. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 883

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1183

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

  10. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1325

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1475

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1625

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

  13. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1766

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1916

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2066

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

  16. 142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2208

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2358

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2508

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

  19. 142 km · 2h 50m 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: Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna

2649 km · ~58h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nagercoil

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

  2. Nagercoil → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 883)

    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) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1766)

    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) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  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: Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Nagercoil Jn for Nagercoil, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 29m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
07:50 AMKanyakumari
43h 30m419 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait

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

1 change · 47h 39m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
07:50 AMKanyakumari
43h 30m419 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 55m wait

Black Diamond Express#13317 · Express
06:15 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:29 AMBainchi

1 change · 49h 30m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
07:50 AMKanyakumari
34h 20m322 stops
06:10 PM+1dKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
11:20 PMKhurda Road Jn
10h129 stops
09:20 AM+1dBaghnapara

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

Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagercoil to Ambika Kalna is about 2649 km by road, roughly 53 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2649 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,240 · Sedan ₹34,540 · SUV ₹45,180 · Innova / MUV ₹50,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · AC Sleeper ₹6,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,680 · Third AC ₹3,740 · Second AC ₹5,330 · First AC ₹7,450

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

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