Munnar to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Munnar, 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: Munnar to Karnal
2833 km · ~61h 20m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Munnar
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.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 809Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 959Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1109Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1214Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1364Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1514Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1619Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1769Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1919Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2024Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2174Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2324Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2428Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2578Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2728Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m 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: Munnar to Karnal
2833 km · ~62h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Munnar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Munnar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Munnar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 944)
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) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1889)
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) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- 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: Munnar to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Karnal for Karnal.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 48h 31m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait
1 change · 48h 31m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait
1 change · 48h 59m in total
Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m 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.
Munnar to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Munnar to Karnal is about 2833 km by road, roughly 56.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2833 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹97,775 · Ertiga ₹1,24,546 · Innova ₹1,29,900 · Innova Crysta ₹1,60,047 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,20,925
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,120 · AC Seater ₹5,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · AC Sleeper ₹6,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,860 · Third AC ₹4,000 · Second AC ₹5,700 · First AC ₹7,960
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 Munnar to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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 Munnar to Karnal (about 56.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Munnar
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Munnar → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
Plan My Trip: Munnar to Karnal
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