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Karnal to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Chinnar, Kerala.

2857 kmDistance
57.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31530
Sedan₹37240
SUV₹48720
Innova / MUV₹54480
Tempo Traveller₹63150
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3140
AC Seater₹5140
Non-AC Sleeper₹4570
AC Sleeper₹6570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8050
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Train
Sleeper₹1740
Economy₹2890
Third AC₹4030
Second AC₹5740
First AC₹8030
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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 Chinnar

2857 km · ~61h 48m · About 57h of driving split over 7 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 408

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 558

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 708

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

  7. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 816

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 966

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1116

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

  10. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1224

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1374

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1524

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

  13. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1633

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1783

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1933

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

  16. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2041

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2191

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2341

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

  19. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2449

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2599

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2749

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

  22. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

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 Chinnar

2857 km · ~63h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 952)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1905)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  7. Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, Kerala

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 Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
46h 47m389 stops
10:14 AM+2dAngamali
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
46h 5m391 stops
09:36 AM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 46h 50m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:20 AMTaraori
16h 40m167 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
28h 50m215 stops
10:10 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 46h 54m in total

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:16 AMTaraori
16h 44m169 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
28h 50m215 stops
10:10 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 47h in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
04:30 PMTaraori
2h 57m30 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
41h 55m368 stops
03:30 PM+2dErnakulam Jn

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 Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Chinnar is about 2857 km by road, roughly 57.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2857 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,530 · Sedan ₹37,240 · SUV ₹48,720 · Innova / MUV ₹54,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,150
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,140 · AC Seater ₹5,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · AC Sleeper ₹6,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,050
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,890 · Third AC ₹4,030 · Second AC ₹5,740 · First AC ₹8,030

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

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