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Karnal to Thalassery

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

2601 kmDistance
52 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28710
Sedan₹33910
SUV₹44370
Innova / MUV₹49620
Tempo Traveller₹57520
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2860
AC Seater₹4680
Non-AC Sleeper₹4160
AC Sleeper₹5980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7330
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Train
Sleeper₹1590
Economy₹2630
Third AC₹3670
Second AC₹5230
First AC₹7310
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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 Thalassery

2601 km · ~56h 1m · About 52h of driving split over 6 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. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 434

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 584

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 734

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

  7. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 867

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1017

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1167

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

  10. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1301

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1451

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1601

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

  13. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1734

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1884

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2034

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

  16. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2168

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2318

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2468

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

  19. 134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thalassery

    Thalassery, Kerala

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 Thalassery

2601 km · ~57h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 867)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1734)

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

  6. change point 2 → Thalassery

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  7. Arrive in Thalassery

    Thalassery, 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 Thalassery

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

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
42h 19m342 stops
05:46 AM+2dThalassery
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
41h 31m344 stops
05:02 AM+2dThalassery

Other options with a change

1 change · 39h 22m in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
04:30 PMTaraori
2h 57m30 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
34h 17m315 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 41h 45m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:20 AMTaraori
16h 40m167 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
23h 45m165 stops
05:05 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 41h 49m in total

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:16 AMTaraori
16h 44m169 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
23h 45m165 stops
05:05 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

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 Thalassery: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Thalassery is about 2601 km by road, roughly 52 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2601 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,710 · Sedan ₹33,910 · SUV ₹44,370 · Innova / MUV ₹49,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,520
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · AC Sleeper ₹5,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,670 · Second AC ₹5,230 · First AC ₹7,310

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

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