Karnal to Old Goa
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Old Goa, Goa.
Approx Distance: 2100 km
Approx Duration: 46.7 hrs
Route overview
Karnal to Old Goa is about 2100 km by road, roughly 46.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Karnal to Old Goa
About 42h of driving split over 5 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.
- 120 km (about 2h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 420. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 570. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 720. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 120 km (about 2h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 840. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 990. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1140. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 120 km (about 2h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1260. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1410. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1560. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 120 km (about 2h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1680. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1830. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1980. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 120 km (about 2h 24m of driving) — Arrive in Old Goa
By bus: Karnal to Old Goa
3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~700 km Takes about 15h 33m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 700). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Old Goa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km Takes about 15h 33m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1400). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Old Goa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Old Goa. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km Takes about 15h 33m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Arrive in Old Goa
By train: Karnal to Old Goa
The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and Karmali for Old Goa. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) — departs 11:27 AM from Karnal, arrives 06:55 PM (+1 day) at Karmali, 31h 28m
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 11:31 AM from Karnal, arrives 06:26 PM (+1 day) at Karmali, 30h 55m
- With one change, 32h 38m in total: Malwa Express (12920) 04:30 PM Taraori to 07:27 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 09:35 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 01:08 AM Madgaon — change at Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 2h 8m wait)
- With one change, 33h 35m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:20 AM Taraori to 03:54 PM Ratnagiri, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 05:50 PM Ratnagiri to 08:55 PM Madgaon — change at Ratnagiri (about 1h 56m wait)
- With one change, 33h 39m in total: AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 11:16 AM Taraori to 04:11 PM Ratnagiri, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 05:50 PM Ratnagiri to 08:55 PM Madgaon — change at Ratnagiri (about 1h 39m 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 2100 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,200 · Sedan ₹27,400 · SUV ₹35,850 · Innova / MUV ₹40,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,230 · First AC ₹5,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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