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Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1398 kmDistance
28 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15480
Sedan₹18270
SUV₹23920
Innova / MUV₹26760
Tempo Traveller₹31060
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1540
AC Seater₹2520
Non-AC Sleeper₹2240
AC Sleeper₹3220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3960
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1430
Third AC₹1990
Second AC₹2830
First AC₹3940
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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: Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna

1398 km · ~30h 38m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pithoragarh

    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. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 350

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 500

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 650

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

  7. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 699

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 849

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

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

  10. 50 km · 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1049

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1349

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

  13. 50 km · 59m 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: Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna

1398 km · ~31h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pithoragarh

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

  2. Pithoragarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km

    ~15h 32m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 699)

    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 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km

    ~15h 32m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  5. 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: Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

Direct trains

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
10:13 PMHaldwani
36h 58m209 stops
11:11 AM+2dBainchi

Other options with a change

1 change · 31h 33m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
2h 23m7 stops
12:18 AM+1dRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 45m wait

Doon Express#23010 · Express
03:03 AMRampur
26h 25m184 stops
05:28 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 31h 34m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
2h 23m7 stops
12:18 AM+1dRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h 45m wait

Doon Express#13010 · Express
03:03 AMRampur
26h 26m184 stops
05:29 AM+1dTalandu

1 change · 32h 48m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
2h 51m8 stops
11:31 PMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 3h 14m wait

Doon Express#23010 · Express
02:45 AMMundha Pande
26h 43m185 stops
05:28 AM+1dTalandu

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

Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pithoragarh to Ambika Kalna is about 1398 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1398 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,480 · Sedan ₹18,270 · SUV ₹23,920 · Innova / MUV ₹26,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,060
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,960
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,940

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

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