Chaibasa to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Karnal, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Chaibasa to Karnal
1539 km · ~33h 27m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa
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.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 385Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 535Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 685Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 770Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 920Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1070Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1154Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1304Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1454Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarnalKarnal, Haryana
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: Chaibasa to Karnal
1539 km · ~34h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chaibasa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chaibasa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chaibasa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km
~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Change buses at a major city (around km 770)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karnal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Karnal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~770 km
~17h 7m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210
- Arrive in Karnal
Karnal, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chaibasa to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Karnal for Karnal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 29h 19m in total
Change trains at Gatora — about 40m wait
1 change · 29h 22m in total
Change trains at Jairamnagar — about 43m wait
1 change · 33h 20m in total
Change trains at Gomoh Jn — about 4h 40m 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.
Chaibasa to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chaibasa to Karnal is about 1539 km by road, roughly 30.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1539 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹53,048 · Ertiga ₹67,591 · Innova ₹70,501 · Innova Crysta ₹86,844 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,19,948
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,460 · AC Sleeper ₹3,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,570 · Third AC ₹2,180 · Second AC ₹3,110 · First AC ₹4,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Karnal guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Karnal.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Chaibasa to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ranchi125 km from Chaibasa
Jharkhand
- Mirzapur565 km from Chaibasa
Uttar Pradesh
- Lucknow885 km from Chaibasa
Uttar Pradesh
- Hardoi1015 km from Chaibasa
Uttar Pradesh
- Garhmukteshwar1345 km from Chaibasa
Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Karnal
Comfortable 3-star stays in Karnal. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
3 Star Hotel
Karnal
Things to Do in Karnal
Fun Cinemas
Fun Cinemas is worth a visit while in Karnal.
Movietime Cinemas
Movietime Cinemas is worth a visit while in Karnal.
Atal Park
Well maintained park with gardens and fountains. Travelers and local populace enjoy this park for picnics and leisurely strolls.
Cantonment Church Tower
The Cantonment Church Tower is a church tower in Karnal city of Haryana, India. It stands near National Highway 1 of India.
Dargah Nuri
There is a Dargah Nuri at village Newal on Karnal-Kunjpura road. This Dargah was built in memory of Hazrat Sufi Shah Alama Nur Mohd of Delhi, and is managed by Managing…
Kalander Shah's Tomb
A shrine of famous Sufi saint Baba Bu Ali Shah kalander. An enclosure with mosque and a reservoir with fountains.
Suggested Karnal Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karnal
- Travel from Chaibasa to Karnal (about 30.8 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Chaibasa
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Chaibasa → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
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