Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathanamthitta, Kerala 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: Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna
2574 km · ~55h 29m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pathanamthitta
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.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1287Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1437Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1716Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1866Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2016Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2145Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2295Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2445Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 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: Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna
2574 km · ~57h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pathanamthitta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathanamthitta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathanamthitta → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 858)
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) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1716)
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) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- 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: Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Chengannur for Pathanamthitta, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 22m in total
Change trains at Jhapater Dhal — about 1h 52m wait
1 change · 50h in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 50h 35m in total
Change trains at Prantik — about 1h 32m 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
Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pathanamthitta to Ambika Kalna is about 2574 km by road, roughly 51.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2574 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,410 · Sedan ₹33,560 · SUV ₹43,910 · Innova / MUV ₹49,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,830 · AC Seater ₹4,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · AC Sleeper ₹5,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,600 · Third AC ₹3,630 · Second AC ₹5,180 · First AC ₹7,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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