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Rupnagar to Karnal

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

194 kmDistance
3.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹6,683
Ertiga₹8,516
Innova₹8,884
Innova Crysta₹10,942
Tempo Traveller (12)₹15,116

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹210
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹310
AC Sleeper₹450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹590
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹220
Third AC₹300
Second AC₹420
First AC₹570
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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: Rupnagar to Karnal

194 km · ~3h 53m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karnal

    Karnal, 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: Rupnagar to Karnal

194 km · ~4h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rupnagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Rupnagar → Karnal

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~194 km

    ~4h 19m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹590

  3. 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: Rupnagar to Karnal

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

Direct trains

Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi#12058 · Jan Shatabdi
06:23 AMRupnagar
3h 20m22 stops
09:43 AMKarnal
Himachal Express#14554 · Express
11:00 PMRupnagar
3h 46m24 stops
02:46 AM+1dKarnal

Other options with a change

1 change · 5h 4m in total

Nangal Dam Ambala Passenger#54512 · Passenger
03:14 PMKiratpur Sahib
2h 16m9 stops
05:30 PMChandigarh

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 53m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12012 · Shatabdi
06:23 PMChandigarh
1h 55m19 stops
08:18 PMKohand

1 change · 5h 25m in total

Himachal Express#14553 · Express
04:38 AMMorinda
10m1 stops
04:48 AMKurali

Change trains at Kurali — about 1h 48m wait

Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi#12058 · Jan Shatabdi
06:36 AMKurali
3h 27m23 stops
10:03 AMKohand

1 change · 5h 56m in total

Himachal Express#14554 · Express
10:17 PMKiratpur Sahib
3h 13m16 stops
01:30 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
03:05 AMAmbala Cant Jn
1h 8m14 stops
04:13 AMKohand

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.

Rupnagar to Karnal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Karnal is about 194 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Mohali and Kurukshetra.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 194 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹6,683 · Ertiga ₹8,516 · Innova ₹8,884 · Innova Crysta ₹10,942 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹15,116
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹310 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹300 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹570

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Karnal.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Rupnagar to Karnal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mohali45 km from Rupnagar

    Punjab

  2. Ambala90 km from Rupnagar
  3. Kurukshetra150 km from Rupnagar

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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.

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Suggested Karnal Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Karnal

  • Travel from Rupnagar to Karnal (about 3.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Cantonment Church Tower

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Immaculate Heart Church
  • Head back to Rupnagar
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