Karnal to Thanjavur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karnal, Haryana to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 2747 km
Approx Duration: 61 hrs
Route overview
Karnal to Thanjavur is about 2747 km by road, roughly 61 hours of travel time.
By car: Karnal to Thanjavur
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 (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.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 392. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 542. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 692. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 785. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 935. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1085. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1177. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1327. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1477. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1570. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1720. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1870. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1962. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2112. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2262. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2355. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2505. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2655. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Arrive in Thanjavur
By bus: Karnal to Thanjavur
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) · ~916 km Takes about 20h 21m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 916). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thanjavur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~916 km Takes about 20h 21m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1831). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thanjavur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Thanjavur. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~916 km Takes about 20h 21m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610.
- Arrive in Thanjavur
By train: Karnal to Thanjavur
The nearest railway stations are Karnal for Karnal and Thanjavur for Thanjavur. 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, 69h 23m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:20 AM Taraori to 08:09 AM Vallathol Nagar, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 12:31 AM Vallathol Nagar to 08:43 AM Thanjavur — change at Vallathol Nagar (about 16h 22m wait)
- With one change, 69h 27m in total: AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 11:16 AM Taraori to 08:44 AM Vallathol Nagar, then Tea Garden Express (16866) 12:31 AM Vallathol Nagar to 08:43 AM Thanjavur — change at Vallathol Nagar (about 15h 47m wait)
- With one change, 70h 8m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:20 AM Taraori to 06:41 PM Majorda, then VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp (17315) 09:18 AM Majorda to 09:28 AM Thanjavur — change at Majorda (about 14h 37m 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 2747 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,320 · Sedan ₹35,810 · SUV ₹46,850 · Innova / MUV ₹52,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹60,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,020 · AC Seater ₹4,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · AC Sleeper ₹6,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,680 · Economy ₹2,780 · Third AC ₹3,880 · Second AC ₹5,520 · First AC ₹7,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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