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Shimla to Ambika Kalna

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.

1833 kmDistance

36.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹20260

Sedan₹23930

SUV₹31310

Innova / MUV₹35030

Tempo Traveller₹40630

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2020

AC Seater₹3300

Non-AC Sleeper₹2930

AC Sleeper₹4220

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5180

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Train

Sleeper₹1130

Economy₹1860

Third AC₹2600

Second AC₹3700

First AC₹5160

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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: Shimla to Ambika Kalna

1833 km · ~40h · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
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.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 367
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 517
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 667
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 733
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 883
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1100
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1250
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1400
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1466
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1616
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1766
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
67 km · 1h 20m 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: Shimla to Ambika Kalna

1833 km · ~40h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
Search buses Shimla to Ambika Kalna
Change buses at a major city (around km 917)
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) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
Search buses Shimla 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: Shimla to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 50h 33m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

14h 30m98 stops

02:25 PM^+1dKanpur Central

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 11h 5m wait

Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express#11106 · Express

01:30 AMKanpur Central

18h 43m159 stops

08:13 PMTalandu

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 50h 35m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

27h 20m201 stops

03:15 AM^+2dDhanbad Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Dhanbad Jn — about 13h 10m wait

Black Diamond Express#13318 · Express

04:25 PMDhanbad Jn

3h 50m39 stops

08:15 PMTalandu

CCRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 50h 52m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

30h 1m226 stops

05:56 AM^+2dBarddhaman Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 13h 46m wait

Ganadevta Express#13018 · Express

07:42 PMBarddhaman Jn

50m14 stops

08:32 PMTalandu

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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