Kozhikode to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kozhikode, Kerala 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: Kozhikode to Karnal
2669 km · ~57h 23m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kozhikode
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.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 890Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1190Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1335Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1635Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2224Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2374Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2524Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m 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: Kozhikode to Karnal
2669 km · ~59h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kozhikode
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kozhikode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kozhikode → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 890)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1779)
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 2 → Karnal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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: Kozhikode to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, Karnal for Karnal.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 45h 25m in total
Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait
1 change · 45h 25m in total
Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait
1 change · 45h 28m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 45m 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.
Kozhikode to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kozhikode to Karnal is about 2669 km by road, roughly 53.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2669 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹92,055 · Ertiga ₹1,17,277 · Innova ₹1,22,322 · Innova Crysta ₹1,50,694 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,08,076
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,940 · AC Seater ₹4,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,270 · AC Sleeper ₹6,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,700 · Third AC ₹3,770 · Second AC ₹5,370 · First AC ₹7,500
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 Kozhikode to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Sakleshpur245 km from Kozhikode
Karnataka
- Shivamogga385 km from Kozhikode
Karnataka
- Dharashiv1000 km from Kozhikode
Maharashtra
- Burhanpur1455 km from Kozhikode
Madhya Pradesh
- Agar Malwa1800 km from Kozhikode
Madhya Pradesh
- Abhaneri2280 km from Kozhikode
Rajasthan
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 Kozhikode to Karnal (about 53.4 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Kozhikode
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Kozhikode → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
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