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Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna

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

1637 kmDistance

32.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18110

Sedan₹21380

SUV₹27980

Innova / MUV₹31300

Tempo Traveller₹36310

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1800

AC Seater₹2950

Non-AC Sleeper₹2620

AC Sleeper₹3770

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4630

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Train

Sleeper₹1010

Economy₹1670

Third AC₹2320

Second AC₹3300

First AC₹4610

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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.

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By Car: Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna

1637 km · ~35h 24m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Rishikesh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 409
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 559
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 709
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 819
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 969
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1119
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1228
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1378
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1528
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ambika Kalna
Ambika Kalna, West Bengal
Hotels in Ambika Kalna

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: Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna

1637 km · ~36h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Rishikesh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km
~18h 12m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
Search buses Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna
Change buses at a major city (around km 819)
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) · ~819 km
~18h 12m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
Search buses Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna
Arrive in Ambika Kalna
Ambika Kalna, West Bengal
Hotels in Ambika Kalna

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Rishikesh to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

Direct trains

Doon Express#13010 · Express

10:15 PMHaridwar Jn

30h 55m209 stops

05:10 AM^+2dBainchigram

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Other options with a change

1 change · 27h 46m in total

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast

11:55 PMHaridwar Jn

25h 53m207 stops

01:48 AM^+2dBarddhaman Jn

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Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 1h 2m wait

Malda Town-Sealdah Gour Express#13154 · Express

02:50 AMBarddhaman Jn

51m14 stops

03:41 AMTalandu

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1 change · 28h 45m in total

Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast

10:56 PMDoiwala

26h 52m211 stops

01:48 AM^+2dBarddhaman Jn

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Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 1h 2m wait

Malda Town-Sealdah Gour Express#13154 · Express

02:50 AMBarddhaman Jn

51m14 stops

03:41 AMTalandu

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 29h 1m in total

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast

11:55 PMHaridwar Jn

19h 43m162 stops

07:38 PM^+1dHathidah Jn

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Change trains at Hathidah Jn — about 1h 53m wait

Ganga Sagar Express#13186 · Express

09:31 PMHathidah Jn

7h 25m59 stops

04:56 AM^+1dTalandu

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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