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Karnal to Surat

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karnal, Haryana to Surat, Gujarat.

1340 kmDistance
26.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹14840
Sedan₹17520
SUV₹22930
Innova / MUV₹25660
Tempo Traveller₹29780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1470
AC Seater₹2410
Non-AC Sleeper₹2140
AC Sleeper₹3080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3800
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Train
Sleeper₹830
Economy₹1370
Third AC₹1910
Second AC₹2710
First AC₹3780
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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 Surat

1340 km · ~28h 48m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karnal

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 447

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 597

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 747

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 893

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1193

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Surat

    Surat, Gujarat

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 Surat

1340 km · ~29h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Karnal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 670)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Surat. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Surat

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  5. Arrive in Surat

    Surat, Gujarat

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 Surat

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Surat for Surat.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
18h 58m192 stops
06:25 AM+1dSurat
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
19h 24m191 stops
06:55 AM+1dSurat
Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
02:06 PMKarnal
20h 34m170 stops
10:40 AM+1dSurat
Paschim Express#12926 · Superfast
02:06 PMKarnal
20h 34m170 stops
10:40 AM+1dSurat
Jammu Tawi - Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Swaraj Express#12472 · Superfast
06:59 PMKarnal
19h 11m170 stops
02:10 PM+1dSurat

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 Surat: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Surat is about 1340 km by road, roughly 26.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1340 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,840 · Sedan ₹17,520 · SUV ₹22,930 · Innova / MUV ₹25,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,140 · AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,710 · First AC ₹3,780

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

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