Puducherry to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Puducherry, Puducherry 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: Puducherry to Ambika Kalna
2009 km · ~43h 31m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry
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.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 804Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 954Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1104Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1205Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1355Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1505Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1607Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1757Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1907Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m 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: Puducherry to Ambika Kalna
2009 km · ~44h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puducherry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km
~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 670)
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) · ~670 km
~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1339)
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) · ~670 km
~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- 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: Puducherry to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 38h 35m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 25m wait
1 change · 38h 50m in total
Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m wait
1 change · 39h 39m in total
Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m 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
Puducherry to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Puducherry to Ambika Kalna is about 2009 km by road, roughly 40.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2009 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,200 · Sedan ₹26,220 · SUV ₹34,300 · Innova / MUV ₹38,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,680
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,240 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,050 · First AC ₹5,660
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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