Karnal to Jammu
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Jammu, 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 Jammu
512 km · ~10h 54m · About 10h 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.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 256Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 406Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Jammu
512 km · ~11h 23m · 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 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~512 km
~11h 23m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, 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 Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
Direct trains
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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karnal to Jammu is about 512 km by road, roughly 10.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,730 · Sedan ₹6,760 · SUV ₹8,850 · Innova / MUV ₹9,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,050 · First AC ₹1,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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