Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 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: Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna
1059 km · ~23h 11m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
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.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 353Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 653Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 706Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 856Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1006Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m 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: Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna
1059 km · ~23h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Visakhapatnam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Visakhapatnam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Visakhapatnam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~530 km
~11h 47m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 530)
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 → Ambika Kalna
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~530 km
~11h 47m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530
- 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: Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna
Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Ambika Kalna for Ambika Kalna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 5m in total
Change trains at Gopalpur Balkda — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 18h 13m in total
Change trains at Liluah — about 1h 11m wait
1 change · 18h 14m in total
Change trains at Liluah — about 1h 11m 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
Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Visakhapatnam to Ambika Kalna is about 1059 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1059 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,750 · Sedan ₹13,870 · SUV ₹18,150 · Innova / MUV ₹20,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,600
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,160 · AC Seater ₹1,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,690 · AC Sleeper ₹2,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,510 · Second AC ₹2,150 · First AC ₹3,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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