Karnal to Ponnani
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Ponnani, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Ponnani
2738 km · ~59h 26m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karnal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 782Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 932Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1082Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1173Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1323Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1473Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1565Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1865Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1956Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2106Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2256Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2347Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2497Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2647Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Ponnani
2738 km · ~60h 51m · 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) · ~913 km
~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610
- Change buses at a major city (around km 913)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponnani. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km
~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1825)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponnani. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ponnani
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km
~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610
- Arrive in Ponnani
Ponnani, 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 Ponnani
Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Tirunnavaya for Ponnani.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 41h 14m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait
1 change · 43h 48m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 4h 19m wait
1 change · 43h 48m in total
Change trains at Murhesi Rampur — about 4h 16m wait
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 Ponnani: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karnal to Ponnani is about 2738 km by road, roughly 54.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2738 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,220 · Sedan ₹35,690 · SUV ₹46,700 · Innova / MUV ₹52,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹60,540
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,010 · AC Seater ₹4,930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,380 · AC Sleeper ₹6,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,670 · Economy ₹2,770 · Third AC ₹3,860 · Second AC ₹5,510 · First AC ₹7,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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