Karnal to Matheran
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Matheran, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1622 km
Approx Duration: 36 hrs
Route overview
Karnal to Matheran is about 1622 km by road, roughly 36 hours of travel time.
By car: Karnal to Matheran
About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karnal. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 406. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 556. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 706. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 811. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 961. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1111. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1217. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1367. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1517. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Arrive in Matheran
By bus: Karnal to Matheran
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km Takes about 18h 1m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 811). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Matheran. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Matheran. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km Takes about 18h 1m. Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320.
- Arrive in Matheran
By train: Karnal to Matheran
The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and Matheran for Matheran. 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, 28h 55m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:20 AM Taraori to 11:54 AM Kopar Road, then Sinhagad Express (11009) 03:23 PM Kopar Road to 04:15 PM Palasdari — change at Kopar Road (about 3h 29m wait)
- With one change, 28h 59m in total: AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 11:16 AM Taraori to 11:45 AM Kopar Road, then Sinhagad Express (11009) 03:23 PM Kopar Road to 04:15 PM Palasdari — change at Kopar Road (about 3h 38m wait)
- With one change, 30h 40m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:20 AM Taraori to 11:54 AM Kopar Road, then Pragati Superfast Express (12125) 05:10 PM Kopar Road to 06:00 PM Palasdari — change at Kopar Road (about 5h 16m 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 1622 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,940 · Sedan ₹21,190 · SUV ₹27,720 · Innova / MUV ₹31,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,270 · First AC ₹4,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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