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Varanasi to Ambika Kalna

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

771 kmDistance
15.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8580
Sedan₹10120
SUV₹13260
Innova / MUV₹14850
Tempo Traveller₹17260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹850
AC Seater₹1390
Non-AC Sleeper₹1230
AC Sleeper₹1770
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2210
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Train
Sleeper₹490
Economy₹800
Third AC₹1110
Second AC₹1570
First AC₹2190
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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: Varanasi to Ambika Kalna

771 km · ~16h 45m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Varanasi

    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. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m 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: Varanasi to Ambika Kalna

771 km · ~17h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Varanasi

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

  2. Varanasi → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~771 km

    ~17h 8m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  3. 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: Varanasi to Ambika Kalna

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

Direct trains

Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express#11106 · Express
07:20 AMMughal Sarai Jn
12h 28m106 stops
07:48 PMBainchi
Janata Express#13040 · Express
12:15 PMMughal Sarai Jn
15h 56m108 stops
04:11 AM+1dBainchi
Lal Quila Express#13112 · Express
02:15 PMMughal Sarai Jn
15h 14m106 stops
05:29 AM+1dBainchigram
Doon Express#23010 · Express
05:35 PMMughal Sarai Jn
11h 32m88 stops
05:07 AM+1dBainchi
Doon Express#13010 · Express
05:35 PMMughal Sarai Jn
11h 35m89 stops
05:10 AM+1dBainchigram

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

Varanasi to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Varanasi to Ambika Kalna is about 771 km by road, roughly 15.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 771 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,580 · Sedan ₹10,120 · SUV ₹13,260 · Innova / MUV ₹14,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹850 · AC Seater ₹1,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,230 · AC Sleeper ₹1,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹490 · Economy ₹800 · Third AC ₹1,110 · Second AC ₹1,570 · First AC ₹2,190

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

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