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Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna

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

1026 kmDistance
20.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11390
Sedan₹13440
SUV₹17590
Innova / MUV₹19690
Tempo Traveller₹22870
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1130
AC Seater₹1850
Non-AC Sleeper₹1640
AC Sleeper₹2360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2920
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Train
Sleeper₹650
Economy₹1060
Third AC₹1470
Second AC₹2080
First AC₹2900
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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: Rajnandgaon to Ambika Kalna

1026 km · ~21h 31m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajnandgaon

    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. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 342

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 492

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

  5. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 684

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 834

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

  7. 192 km · 3h 50m 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: 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Rajnandgaon → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km

    ~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km

    ~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490

  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: 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

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto
07:25 AMJatkanhar
12h 15m143 stops
07:40 PMSankrall

Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait

Paharia Express#15721 · Express
08:21 PMSankrall
3h 11m35 stops
11:32 PMBaghnapara

1 change · 16h 39m in total

PUNE - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12221 · Duronto
06:53 AMJatkanhar
12h 47m136 stops
07:40 PMSankrall

Change trains at Sankrall — about 41m wait

Paharia Express#15721 · Express
08:21 PMSankrall
3h 11m35 stops
11:32 PMBaghnapara

1 change · 18h 21m in total

PUNE - HOWRAH Azad Hind SF Exp#12129 · Superfast
12:58 PMJatkanhar
14h 52m152 stops
03:50 AM+1dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 15m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

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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