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Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna

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

2205 kmDistance
44.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24360
Sedan₹28770
SUV₹37640
Innova / MUV₹42100
Tempo Traveller₹48810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2430
AC Seater₹3970
Non-AC Sleeper₹3530
AC Sleeper₹5070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6220
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Train
Sleeper₹1350
Economy₹2240
Third AC₹3120
Second AC₹4440
First AC₹6200
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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: Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna

2205 km · ~47h 26m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shivamogga

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

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

  7. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 882

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1032

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1182

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1323

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1473

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1623

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1764

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1914

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2064

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

  16. 141 km · 2h 49m 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: Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna

2205 km · ~49h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Shivamogga

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shivamogga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Shivamogga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 735)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1470)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~735 km

    ~16h 20m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  7. 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: Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Shimoga Town for Shivamogga, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 51h in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
5h 35m40 stops
11:55 AMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 2h 5m wait

Prasanti Express#18464 · Express
02:00 PMBangalore City Jn
30h 10m198 stops
08:10 PM+1dKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 3h 10m wait

PURI - KAMAKHYA Weekly Express#15643 · Express
11:20 PMKhurda Road Jn
10h129 stops
09:20 AM+1dBaghnapara

2 changes · 52h 21m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore Express#16228 · Express
10:10 PMShimoga Town
5h 25m38 stops
03:35 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 9h 55m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
01:30 PMYesvantpur Jn
34h 39m366 stops
12:09 AM+2dSaktigarh

Change trains at Saktigarh — about 1h 43m wait

Mithila Express#13022 · Express
01:52 AMSaktigarh
39m12 stops
02:31 AMTalandu

2 changes · 52h 36m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore Express#16228 · Express
10:10 PMShimoga Town
5h 25m38 stops
03:35 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 9h 55m wait

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
01:30 PMYesvantpur Jn
34h 55m369 stops
12:25 AM+2dTalit

Change trains at Talit — about 1h 22m wait

Purvanchal Express#15048 · Express
01:47 AMTalit
59m15 stops
02:46 AMTalandu

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

Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shivamogga to Ambika Kalna is about 2205 km by road, roughly 44.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2205 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,360 · Sedan ₹28,770 · SUV ₹37,640 · Innova / MUV ₹42,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,430 · AC Seater ₹3,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · AC Sleeper ₹5,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,240 · Third AC ₹3,120 · Second AC ₹4,440 · First AC ₹6,200

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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