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Haridwar to Kurukshetra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Kurukshetra, Haryana.

166 kmDistance
3.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,426
Ertiga₹8,169
Innova₹8,518
Innova Crysta₹10,511
Tempo Traveller (12)₹14,444

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹300
Non-AC Sleeper₹270
AC Sleeper₹380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹510
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹200
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹360
First AC₹490
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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: Haridwar to Kurukshetra

166 km · ~3h 19m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haridwar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kurukshetra

    Kurukshetra, 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: Haridwar to Kurukshetra

166 km · ~3h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Haridwar

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

  2. Haridwar → Kurukshetra

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~166 km

    ~3h 41m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510

  3. Arrive in Kurukshetra

    Kurukshetra, 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: Haridwar to Kurukshetra

Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Kurukshetra Jn for Kurukshetra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 5h 20m in total

Haridwar Amritsar Jan Shatabdi Express#12053 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
3h26 stops
05:35 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12012 · Shatabdi
07:05 PMAmbala Cant Jn
50m9 stops
07:55 PMTaraori

1 change · 5h 20m in total

Haridwar Chandigarh Una Link Jan Shatabdi Express#12063 · Jan Shatabdi
02:35 PMHaridwar Jn
3h26 stops
05:35 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12012 · Shatabdi
07:05 PMAmbala Cant Jn
50m9 stops
07:55 PMTaraori

1 change · 5h 50m in total

Haridwar Shri Ganganagar InterCity Express#14711 · Express
02:05 PMHaridwar Jn
3h 10m26 stops
05:15 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12012 · Shatabdi
07:05 PMAmbala Cant Jn
50m9 stops
07:55 PMTaraori

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.

Haridwar to Kurukshetra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Haridwar to Kurukshetra is about 166 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Saharanpur and Yamunanagar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 166 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,426 · Ertiga ₹8,169 · Innova ₹8,518 · Innova Crysta ₹10,511 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹14,444
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹270 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹200 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490

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

Want the full Kurukshetra guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kurukshetra.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Haridwar to Kurukshetra. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Roorkee35 km from Haridwar

    Uttarakhand

  2. Saharanpur75 km from Haridwar

    Uttar Pradesh

Hotels in Kurukshetra

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Things to Do in Kurukshetra

Crocodile Breeding Centre

The centre has around 10 male and 10 female mugger crocodiles which you can see up close. The guides are very knowledgeable.

Brahm-sarovar

The memoirs of Al Beruni, called 'Kitab-ul-Hind' mentions this sacred water tank. The water tank is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Chatti Patshahi Gurudwara

The Sikh Gurus visited Kurukshetra from time to time. Pilgrims go to the Pundits of their area and sign in their register after taking a bath.

Jyotisar

A pilgrimage site, where the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.

Sanhit-Sarovar

Situated at a distance of 3 km from Kurukshetra Railway Station on Pehowa Road, Sannihit Sarovar is believed to be the permanent abode of Lord Vishnu.

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Suggested Kurukshetra Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kurukshetra

  • Travel from Haridwar to Kurukshetra (about 3.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Sthaneshwar Mahadev Temple

Day 2Explore Kurukshetra

  • Visit Sheikh Chilli's Tomb
  • Visit Thanesar Pathar Mosque

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Crocodile Breeding Centre
  • Head back to Haridwar
Suggested from Kurukshetra's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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