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Karnal to Cuttack

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

1754 kmDistance
35.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19390
Sedan₹22900
SUV₹29970
Innova / MUV₹33530
Tempo Traveller₹38890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1930
AC Seater₹3160
Non-AC Sleeper₹2810
AC Sleeper₹4030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4960
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Train
Sleeper₹1080
Economy₹1780
Third AC₹2490
Second AC₹3540
First AC₹4940
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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 Cuttack

1754 km · ~37h 45m · About 35h of driving split over 4 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. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 877

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1027

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1177

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

  10. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1316

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1466

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1616

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

  13. 139 km · 2h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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 Cuttack

1754 km · ~38h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~877 km

    ~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 877)

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

  4. change point 1 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~877 km

    ~19h 29m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,510

  5. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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 Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - VISAKHAPATNAM Hirakud Exp#18508 · Express
05:19 AMKarnal
34h 35m237 stops
03:54 PM+1dBarang

Other options with a change

1 change · 25h 40m in total

Amritsar-NewDelhi Shatabdi#12014 · Shatabdi
09:25 AMTaraori
1h 50m26 stops
11:15 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 45m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
22h 5m242 stops
11:05 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 25h 49m in total

Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath#12204 · Garib Rath
09:16 AMTaraori
1h 49m26 stops
11:05 AMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 55m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
22h 5m242 stops
11:05 AM+1dMancheswar

1 change · 26h 57m in total

Amrapali Express#15708 · Express
12:53 PMTaraori
2h 48m28 stops
03:41 PMSahibabad

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 1h 50m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
05:31 PMSahibabad
22h 19m236 stops
03:50 PM+1dMancheswar

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Cuttack is about 1754 km by road, roughly 35.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1754 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,390 · Sedan ₹22,900 · SUV ₹29,970 · Innova / MUV ₹33,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,930 · AC Seater ₹3,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,810 · AC Sleeper ₹4,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,960
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,780 · Third AC ₹2,490 · Second AC ₹3,540 · First AC ₹4,940

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

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