Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh 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: Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna
1026 km · ~21h 31m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rajnandgaon
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.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 342Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 492Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 684Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 834Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km · 3h 50m 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: Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna
1026 km · ~22h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rajnandgaon
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rajnandgaon. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rajnandgaon → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km
~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 513)
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) · ~513 km
~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490
- 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: Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Raj Nandgaon for Rajnandgaon, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 7m in total
Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait
1 change · 16h 39m in total
Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait
1 change · 18h 21m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 15m 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
Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna is about 1026 km by road, roughly 20.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1026 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,390 · Sedan ₹13,440 · SUV ₹17,590 · Innova / MUV ₹19,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,130 · AC Seater ₹1,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,640 · AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,060 · Third AC ₹1,470 · Second AC ₹2,080 · First AC ₹2,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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