Karnal to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
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: Karnal to Anantnag
628 km · ~13h 14m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karnal
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.
164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 314Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
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: Karnal to Anantnag
628 km · ~13h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Karnal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karnal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karnal → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~628 km
~13h 57m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,810
- Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Karnal to Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h 4m in total
Change trains at Sambhu — about 40m wait
1 change · 10h 56m in total
Change trains at Suchipind — about 1h 4m wait
1 change · 11h 52m in total
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 53m 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
Karnal to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karnal to Anantnag is about 628 km by road, roughly 12.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 628 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,010 · Sedan ₹8,260 · SUV ₹10,830 · Innova / MUV ₹12,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,290 · First AC ₹1,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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