Imphal to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur 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: Imphal to Karnal
2286 km · ~49h 43m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Imphal
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.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 381Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 531Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 762Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 912Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1062Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1143Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1293Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1524Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1674Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1824Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1905Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2055Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2205Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m 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: Imphal to Karnal
2286 km · ~50h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Imphal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Imphal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Imphal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 762)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1524)
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 2 → Karnal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- 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: Imphal to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, Karnal for Karnal.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Imphal to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Imphal to Karnal is about 2286 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2286 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,850 · Ertiga ₹1,00,452 · Innova ₹1,04,772 · Innova Crysta ₹1,29,075 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,78,222
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,320 · Third AC ₹3,230 · Second AC ₹4,600 · First AC ₹6,430
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 Imphal to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Jowai240 km from Imphal
Meghalaya
- Nongstoin355 km from Imphal
Meghalaya
- Cooch Behar615 km from Imphal
West Bengal
- Dudhwa1790 km from Imphal
Uttar Pradesh
- Rampur2000 km from Imphal
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 Imphal to Karnal (about 45.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Imphal
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Imphal → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
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