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Karnal to Kannur

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

2584 kmDistance
51.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28520
Sedan₹33690
SUV₹44080
Innova / MUV₹49300
Tempo Traveller₹57150
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2840
AC Seater₹4650
Non-AC Sleeper₹4130
AC Sleeper₹5940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7290
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Train
Sleeper₹1580
Economy₹2610
Third AC₹3650
Second AC₹5200
First AC₹7270
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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 Kannur

2584 km · ~55h 41m · About 52h of driving split over 6 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. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 431

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 581

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 731

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

  7. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 861

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1011

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1161

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

  10. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1292

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1442

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1592

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

  13. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1723

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1873

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2023

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

  16. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2153

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2303

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2453

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

  19. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, 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 Kannur

2584 km · ~57h 24m · 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) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 861)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1723)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  7. Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, 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 Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
41h 53m338 stops
05:20 AM+2dKannur
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
41h 4m340 stops
04:35 AM+2dKannur

Other options with a change

1 change · 39h 22m 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
34h 17m315 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 41h 45m 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
23h 45m165 stops
05:05 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 41h 49m 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
23h 45m165 stops
05:05 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

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 Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Kannur is about 2584 km by road, roughly 51.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2584 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,520 · Sedan ₹33,690 · SUV ₹44,080 · Innova / MUV ₹49,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,150
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · AC Sleeper ₹5,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,290
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,650 · Second AC ₹5,200 · First AC ₹7,270

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

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