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Salem to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

2182 kmDistance

43.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹24100

Sedan₹28470

SUV₹37240

Innova / MUV₹41660

Tempo Traveller₹48300

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2400

AC Seater₹3930

Non-AC Sleeper₹3490

AC Sleeper₹5020

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6160

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Train

Sleeper₹1340

Economy₹2210

Third AC₹3080

Second AC₹4390

First AC₹6140

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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: Salem to Ambika Kalna

2182 km · ~46h 58m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Salem
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.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 873
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1173
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1309
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1459
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1609
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1746
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1896
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2046
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 44m 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: Salem to Ambika Kalna

2182 km · ~48h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km
~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
Search buses Salem to Ambika Kalna
Change buses at a major city (around km 727)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km
~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
Search buses Salem to Ambika Kalna
Change buses at a major city (around km 1455)
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 2 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~727 km
~16h 9m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
Search buses Salem 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: Salem to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 1m in total

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast

03:41 AMMagudanchavadi

34h 14m368 stops

01:55 PM^+1dHowrah Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 30m wait

InterCity Express#13011 · Express

03:25 PMHowrah Jn

1h 17m24 stops

04:42 PMBainchi

CCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 40h 3m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast

12:01 AMMagudanchavadi

36h 50m403 stops

12:51 PM^+1dJhapater Dhal

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Jhapater Dhal — about 1h 52m wait

Bolpur-Howrah Kavi Guru Express#13016 · Express

02:43 PMJhapater Dhal

1h 21m17 stops

04:04 PMTalandu

CCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 40h 41m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast

12:01 AMMagudanchavadi

34h 54m367 stops

10:55 AM^+1dHowrah Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 4h 30m wait

InterCity Express#13011 · Express

03:25 PMHowrah Jn

1h 17m24 stops

04:42 PMBainchi

CCRunning 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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