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Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna

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

2559 kmDistance
51.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28250
Sedan₹33370
SUV₹43650
Innova / MUV₹48820
Tempo Traveller₹56600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2810
AC Seater₹4610
Non-AC Sleeper₹4090
AC Sleeper₹5890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7220
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Train
Sleeper₹1570
Economy₹2590
Third AC₹3610
Second AC₹5150
First AC₹7200
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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: Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna

2559 km · ~55h 11m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirunelveli

    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. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 853

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1003

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1153

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1280

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1430

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1580

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1706

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1856

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2006

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

  16. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2133

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2283

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2433

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

  19. 127 km · 2h 32m 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: Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna

2559 km · ~56h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tirunelveli

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

  2. Tirunelveli → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~853 km

    ~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 853)

    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) · ~853 km

    ~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1706)

    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) · ~853 km

    ~18h 57m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440

  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: Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 3m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
09:16 AMSengulam
42h 4m410 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait

Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:19 AMBainchi

1 change · 46h 13m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
09:16 AMSengulam
42h 4m410 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 55m wait

Black Diamond Express#13317 · Express
06:15 AMHowrah Jn
1h 14m24 stops
07:29 AMBainchi

1 change · 48h 4m in total

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
09:16 AMSengulam
32h 54m313 stops
06:10 PM+1dKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m wait

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

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

Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirunelveli to Ambika Kalna is about 2559 km by road, roughly 51.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2559 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,250 · Sedan ₹33,370 · SUV ₹43,650 · Innova / MUV ₹48,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,810 · AC Seater ₹4,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · AC Sleeper ₹5,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,590 · Third AC ₹3,610 · Second AC ₹5,150 · First AC ₹7,200

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

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