Kakinada to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Kakinada to Karnal
1963 km · ~42h 36m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kakinada
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.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 785Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 935Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1178Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1328Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1478Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1570Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1870Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m 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: Kakinada to Karnal
1963 km · ~43h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~982 km
~21h 49m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
- Change buses at a major city (around km 982)
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) · ~982 km
~21h 49m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800
- 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: Kakinada to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Karnal for Karnal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 37h 43m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 38h 22m in total
Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 40h 36m in total
Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 1h 20m 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.
Kakinada to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kakinada to Karnal is about 1963 km by road, roughly 39.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1963 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹67,571 · Ertiga ₹86,122 · Innova ₹89,831 · Innova Crysta ₹1,10,632 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,52,903
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · AC Sleeper ₹4,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹1,990 · Third AC ₹2,780 · Second AC ₹3,960 · First AC ₹5,530
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 Kakinada to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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 Kakinada to Karnal (about 39.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Kakinada
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Kakinada → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
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