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Karnal to Patnitop

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Patnitop, Jammu and Kashmir.

Approx Distance: 532 km

Approx Duration: 11.8 hrs

Route overview

Karnal to Patnitop is about 532 km by road, roughly 11.8 hours of travel time.

By car: Karnal to Patnitop

About 11h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 266. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 416. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Patnitop

By bus: Karnal to Patnitop

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 → Patnitop. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~532 km Takes about 11h 49m. Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540.
Arrive in Patnitop

By train: Karnal to Patnitop

The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and Udhampur for Patnitop. Trains between them in the timetable data:

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445) — departs 10:45 PM from Karnal, arrives 08:05 AM (+1 day) at Udhampur, 9h 20m
Jammu Mail (14033) — departs 11:06 PM from Karnal, arrives 11:40 AM (+1 day) at Udhampur, 12h 34m
With one change, 10h 4m in total: Jammu Rajdhani Express (12425) 10:01 PM Kohand to 11:33 PM Sambhu, then Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445) 12:13 AM Sambhu to 08:05 AM Udhampur — change at Sambhu (about 40m wait)
With one change, 10h 56m in total: Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express (12471) 06:24 AM Kohand to 10:54 AM Suchipind, then Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express (19107) 11:58 AM Suchipind to 05:20 PM Udhampur — change at Suchipind (about 1h 4m wait)
With one change, 11h 52m in total: Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jammu Tawi Duronto Express (12265) 11:48 PM Kohand to 05:49 AM Bharoli Junction, then Jammu Mail (14033) 06:42 AM Bharoli Junction to 11:40 AM Udhampur — change at Bharoli Junction (about 53m 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 532 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,950 · Sedan ₹7,020 · SUV ₹9,190 · Innova / MUV ₹10,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,000
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹850 · AC Sleeper ₹1,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,540
Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹770 · Second AC ₹1,090 · First AC ₹1,520

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

Karnal to Patnitop

Route overview

By car: Karnal to Patnitop

By bus: Karnal to Patnitop

By train: Karnal to Patnitop

Tentative fare estimate

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