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Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna

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

2648 kmDistance
53 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29230
Sedan₹34520
SUV₹45170
Innova / MUV₹50510
Tempo Traveller₹58560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2910
AC Seater₹4770
Non-AC Sleeper₹4240
AC Sleeper₹6090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7460
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Train
Sleeper₹1620
Economy₹2680
Third AC₹3740
Second AC₹5330
First AC₹7440
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna

2648 km · ~56h 58m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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 50m 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 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 883

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1183

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1324

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1474

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1624

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

  13. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1765

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1915

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2065

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

  16. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2207

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2357

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2507

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

  19. 141 km · 2h 50m 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna

2648 km · ~58h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 883)

    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) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1765)

    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) · ~883 km

    ~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  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: Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 14m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
48h 1m499 stops
12:51 PM+2dJhapater Dhal

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

1 change · 51h 52m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
46h 5m463 stops
10:55 AM+2dHowrah Jn

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

InterCity Express#13011 · Express
03:25 PMHowrah Jn
1h 17m24 stops
04:42 PMBainchi

1 change · 52h 27m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
48h 37m506 stops
01:27 PM+2dPrantik

Change trains at Prantik — about 1h 32m wait

Rampurhat- Sealdah Express#13188 · Express
02:59 PMPrantik
2h 18m24 stops
05:17 PMTalandu

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Ambika Kalna is about 2648 km by road, roughly 53 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2648 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,230 · Sedan ₹34,520 · SUV ₹45,170 · Innova / MUV ₹50,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · AC Sleeper ₹6,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,680 · Third AC ₹3,740 · Second AC ₹5,330 · First AC ₹7,440

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

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