Purulia to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal 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: Purulia to Ambika Kalna
265 km · ~5h 38m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Purulia
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SonamukhiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
115 km · 2h 18m 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: Purulia to Ambika Kalna
265 km · ~5h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Purulia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purulia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purulia → Ambika Kalna
AC Seater / Volvo · ~265 km
~5h 53m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
Usual tea / meal halts: Bardhaman (~170 km)
- 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: Purulia to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 6h 33m in total
Change trains at Barachak — about 47m wait
1 change · 6h 33m in total
Change trains at Barachak — about 46m wait
1 change · 8h 20m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 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
Purulia to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purulia to Ambika Kalna is about 265 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bankura and Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 265 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,020 · Sedan ₹3,550 · SUV ₹4,660 · Innova / MUV ₹5,240 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,130
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹790
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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