Palampur to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 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: Palampur to Ambika Kalna
1983 km · ~43h · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 793Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 943Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1093Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1190Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1340Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1490Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1586Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1886Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m 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: Palampur to Ambika Kalna
1983 km · ~44h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~992 km
~22h 3m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830
- Change buses at a major city (around km 992)
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 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~992 km
~22h 3m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830
- 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: Palampur to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 63h 36m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 13h 5m wait
2 changes · 63h 36m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 3h 25m wait
2 changes · 71h 55m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 10h 35m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 9h 5m 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
Palampur to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Ambika Kalna is about 1983 km by road, roughly 39.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1983 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,910 · Sedan ₹25,880 · SUV ₹33,860 · Innova / MUV ₹37,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · AC Sleeper ₹4,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,600
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,810 · Second AC ₹4,000 · First AC ₹5,580
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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