Karnal to Siliguri
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Siliguri, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 1514 km
Approx Duration: 33.6 hrs
Route overview
Karnal to Siliguri is about 1514 km by road, roughly 33.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Karnal to Siliguri
About 30h 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.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 379. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 529. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 679. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 757. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 907. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1057. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1136. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1286. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1436. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 79 km (about 1h 34m of driving) — Arrive in Siliguri
By bus: Karnal to Siliguri
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) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 757). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Siliguri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Siliguri. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km Takes about 16h 49m. Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170.
- Arrive in Siliguri
By train: Karnal to Siliguri
The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri. 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, 25h 58m in total: Amritsar-NewDelhi Shatabdi (12014) 09:25 AM Taraori to 11:15 AM New Delhi, then NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12424) 02:00 PM New Delhi to 11:23 AM Belakoba — change at New Delhi (about 2h 45m wait)
- With one change, 25h 58m in total: Amritsar-NewDelhi Shatabdi (12014) 09:25 AM Taraori to 11:15 AM New Delhi, then New Delhi-Guwahati Rajdhani Express (22424) 02:00 PM New Delhi to 11:23 AM Belakoba — change at New Delhi (about 2h 45m wait)
- With one change, 26h 7m in total: Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath (12204) 09:16 AM Taraori to 11:05 AM New Delhi, then NEW DELHI - DIBRUGARH TOWN Rajdhani Exp (12424) 02:00 PM New Delhi to 11:23 AM Belakoba — change at New Delhi (about 2h 55m 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 1514 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,750 · Sedan ₹19,780 · SUV ₹25,890 · Innova / MUV ₹28,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,610
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,670 · AC Seater ₹2,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,150 · Second AC ₹3,060 · First AC ₹4,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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