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Karnal to Bhadarwah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir.

502 kmDistance
10 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5620
Sedan₹6630
SUV₹8680
Innova / MUV₹9740
Tempo Traveller₹11340
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹550
AC Seater₹900
Non-AC Sleeper₹800
AC Sleeper₹1150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1460
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹530
Third AC₹730
Second AC₹1030
First AC₹1440
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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: Karnal to Bhadarwah

502 km · ~10h 42m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karnal

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 251

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 401

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, 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 Bhadarwah

502 km · ~11h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Karnal → Bhadarwah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~502 km

    ~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460

  3. Arrive in Bhadarwah

    Bhadarwah, 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 Bhadarwah

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Jammu Tawi (about 84 km away) for Bhadarwah.

Direct trains

Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jammu Tawi Duronto Express#12265 · Duronto
12:09 AMKarnal
5h 59m54 stops
06:08 AMKathua
Sarvodaya SF Express#12473 · Superfast
06:46 AMKarnal
6h 16m54 stops
01:02 PMKathua
Hapa - Jammu Tawi Sarvodaya SF Express#12475 · Superfast
06:46 AMKarnal
6h 16m54 stops
01:02 PMKathua
Jammu Rajdhani Express#12425 · Rajdhani
10:19 PMKarnal
5h 48m54 stops
04:07 AM+1dKathua
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12445 · Sampark Kranti
10:45 PMKarnal
6h 12m54 stops
04:57 AM+1dKathua

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 Bhadarwah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Bhadarwah is about 502 km by road, roughly 10 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 502 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,620 · Sedan ₹6,630 · SUV ₹8,680 · Innova / MUV ₹9,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,340
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹800 · AC Sleeper ₹1,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹730 · Second AC ₹1,030 · First AC ₹1,440

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

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