Karnal to Haridwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 152 km
Approx Duration: 3.4 hrs
Route overview
Karnal to Haridwar is about 152 km by road, roughly 3.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Saharanpur and Roorkee.
By car: Karnal to Haridwar
About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Karnal. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 152 km (about 3h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Haridwar
By bus: Karnal to Haridwar
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 → Haridwar. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~152 km Takes about 3h 23m. Tentative fare ₹170–₹480.
- Arrive in Haridwar
By train: Karnal to Haridwar
The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and Haridwar Jn for Haridwar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 4h 55m in total: New Delhi-Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi Express (12029) 08:40 AM Kohand to 09:55 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Shriganganagar Haridwar Express (14712) 10:35 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 01:35 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 4h 55m in total: Amritsar Shatabdi Express (12031) 08:40 AM Kohand to 09:55 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Shriganganagar Haridwar Express (14712) 10:35 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 01:35 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 5h 15m in total: New Delhi-Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi Express (12029) 08:40 AM Kohand to 09:55 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Amritsar Haridwar Jan Shatabdi (12054) 11:05 AM Ambala Cant Jn to 01:55 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 1h 10m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 152 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,770 · Sedan ₹2,080 · SUV ₹2,730 · Innova / MUV ₹3,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹240 · AC Sleeper ₹350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹480
- Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹180 · Third AC ₹240 · Second AC ₹330 · First AC ₹460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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