Katihar to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Karnal, Haryana.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Katihar to Karnal
1481 km · ~32h 17m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
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.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 741Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 891Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1111Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1261Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1411Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarnalKarnal, Haryana
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: Katihar to Karnal
1481 km · ~32h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km
~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 741)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karnal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Karnal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~741 km
~16h 28m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,120
- Arrive in Karnal
Karnal, Haryana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Katihar to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Karnal for Karnal.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 22h 33m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 44m wait
1 change · 22h 35m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 46m wait
1 change · 22h 48m in total
Change trains at Shivaji Bridge — about 1h 55m 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.
Katihar to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Karnal is about 1481 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1481 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,185 · Ertiga ₹65,180 · Innova ₹67,979 · Innova Crysta ₹83,774 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,15,564
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,370 · AC Sleeper ₹3,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,200
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,990 · First AC ₹4,180
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Karnal guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Karnal.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Katihar to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Darbhanga230 km from Katihar
Bihar
- Sitamarhi305 km from Katihar
Bihar
- Kushinagar500 km from Katihar
Uttar Pradesh
- Dudhwa990 km from Katihar
Uttar Pradesh
- Rudrapur1155 km from Katihar
Uttarakhand
- Moradabad1225 km from Katihar
Uttar Pradesh
Hotels in Karnal
Comfortable 3-star stays in Karnal. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
3 Star Hotel
Karnal
Things to Do in Karnal
Fun Cinemas
Fun Cinemas is worth a visit while in Karnal.
Movietime Cinemas
Movietime Cinemas is worth a visit while in Karnal.
Atal Park
Well maintained park with gardens and fountains. Travelers and local populace enjoy this park for picnics and leisurely strolls.
Cantonment Church Tower
The Cantonment Church Tower is a church tower in Karnal city of Haryana, India. It stands near National Highway 1 of India.
Dargah Nuri
There is a Dargah Nuri at village Newal on Karnal-Kunjpura road. This Dargah was built in memory of Hazrat Sufi Shah Alama Nur Mohd of Delhi, and is managed by Managing…
Kalander Shah's Tomb
A shrine of famous Sufi saint Baba Bu Ali Shah kalander. An enclosure with mosque and a reservoir with fountains.
Suggested Karnal Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karnal
- Travel from Katihar to Karnal (about 29.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Katihar
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Katihar → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
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