Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vasco da Gama, Goa to Ambika Kalna, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna
2281 km · ~49h 37m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vasco da Gama
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1141Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1291Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1441Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1521Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1671Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1821Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1901Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2051Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2201Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ambika KalnaAmbika 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: Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna
2281 km · ~50h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vasco da Gama
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vasco da Gama. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vasco da Gama → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 760)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1521)
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 2 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km
~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- 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: Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Vasco Da Gama for Vasco da Gama, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 43h 55m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 25m wait
1 change · 48h 9m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 40m wait
1 change · 48h 19m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 50m wait
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
Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Vasco da Gama to Ambika Kalna is about 2281 km by road, roughly 45.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2281 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,190 · Sedan ₹29,750 · SUV ₹38,930 · Innova / MUV ₹43,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,650 · AC Sleeper ₹5,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,310 · Third AC ₹3,220 · Second AC ₹4,590 · First AC ₹6,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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