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Karnal to Maradu

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

2863 kmDistance
57.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31590
Sedan₹37320
SUV₹48820
Innova / MUV₹54600
Tempo Traveller₹63290
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3150
AC Seater₹5150
Non-AC Sleeper₹4580
AC Sleeper₹6580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8070
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Train
Sleeper₹1750
Economy₹2890
Third AC₹4040
Second AC₹5760
First AC₹8050
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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 Maradu

2863 km · ~61h 56m · 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. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 818

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 968

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1118

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1227

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1377

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1527

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1636

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1786

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1936

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2045

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2195

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2345

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2454

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2604

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2754

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

  22. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Maradu

    Maradu, 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 Maradu

2863 km · ~63h 36m · 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) · ~954 km

    ~21h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 954)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~954 km

    ~21h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1909)

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

  6. change point 2 → Maradu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~954 km

    ~21h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  7. Arrive in Maradu

    Maradu, 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 Maradu

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Mulanturutti for Maradu.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
47h 23m396 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam Jn
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
46h 39m398 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

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 Maradu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Maradu is about 2863 km by road, roughly 57.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2863 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,590 · Sedan ₹37,320 · SUV ₹48,820 · Innova / MUV ₹54,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,290
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,150 · AC Seater ₹5,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,580 · AC Sleeper ₹6,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,750 · Economy ₹2,890 · Third AC ₹4,040 · Second AC ₹5,760 · First AC ₹8,050

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

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