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Vellore to Ambika Kalna

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

1954 kmDistance
39.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21590
Sedan₹25500
SUV₹33370
Innova / MUV₹37330
Tempo Traveller₹43290
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2150
AC Seater₹3520
Non-AC Sleeper₹3130
AC Sleeper₹4490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5520
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Train
Sleeper₹1200
Economy₹1980
Third AC₹2770
Second AC₹3940
First AC₹5500
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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: Vellore to Ambika Kalna

1954 km · ~42h 25m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 782

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 932

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1082

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1172

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1322

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  13. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1563

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1713

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1863

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

  16. 91 km · 1h 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: Vellore to Ambika Kalna

1954 km · ~43h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vellore

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

  2. Vellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~977 km

    ~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 977)

    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 → Ambika Kalna

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~977 km

    ~21h 43m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,790

  5. 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: Vellore to Ambika Kalna

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 8m in total

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12246 · Duronto
02:24 PMGudiyattam
24h 48m280 stops
03:12 PM+1dPanskura

Change trains at Panskura — about 3h 54m wait

Paharia Express#15721 · Express
07:06 PMPanskura
4h 26m52 stops
11:32 PMBaghnapara

1 change · 33h 18m in total

YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12864 · Superfast
12:02 AMGudiyattam
22h 13m201 stops
10:15 PMKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 1h 5m wait

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

1 change · 33h 24m in total

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
05:07 PMGudiyattam
31h 2m334 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

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

Vellore to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Ambika Kalna is about 1954 km by road, roughly 39.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1954 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,590 · Sedan ₹25,500 · SUV ₹33,370 · Innova / MUV ₹37,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,290
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,150 · AC Seater ₹3,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · AC Sleeper ₹4,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,520
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,980 · Third AC ₹2,770 · Second AC ₹3,940 · First AC ₹5,500

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

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