Ranchi to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Ambika Kalna
404 km · ~8h 45m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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.
104 km · 2h 5m 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: Ranchi to Ambika Kalna
404 km · ~8h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~404 km
~8h 59m|Tentative fare ₹440–₹1,180
- 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: Ranchi to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 5m in total
Change trains at Barachak — about 1h 9m wait
1 change · 9h 5m in total
Change trains at Salanpur — about 57m wait
1 change · 9h 6m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 9m 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
Ranchi to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Ambika Kalna is about 404 km by road, roughly 8.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 404 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,540 · Sedan ₹5,350 · SUV ₹7,020 · Innova / MUV ₹7,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,190
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹440 · AC Seater ₹730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹650 · AC Sleeper ₹930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹270 · Economy ₹430 · Third AC ₹600 · Second AC ₹840 · First AC ₹1,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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