Salem to Karnal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu 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: Salem to Karnal
2610 km · ~56h 12m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 870Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1020Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1170Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1305Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1455Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1605Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2175Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2325Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m 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: Salem to Karnal
2610 km · ~58h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km
~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 870)
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) · ~870 km
~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1740)
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) · ~870 km
~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Salem to Karnal
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Karnal for Karnal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 42h 56m in total
Change trains at Agasod — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 43h 38m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 2h 50m wait
1 change · 44h 19m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 35m 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.
Salem to Karnal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Salem to Karnal is about 2610 km by road, roughly 52.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2610 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹90,159 · Ertiga ₹1,14,824 · Innova ₹1,19,757 · Innova Crysta ₹1,47,571 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,03,616
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,870 · AC Seater ₹4,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,180 · AC Sleeper ₹6,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,640 · Third AC ₹3,680 · Second AC ₹5,250 · First AC ₹7,340
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 Salem 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 Salem to Karnal (about 52.2 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Cantonment Church Tower
Day 2Last sights and departure
- Visit Immaculate Heart Church
- Head back to Salem
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Karnal trip and see the full Salem → Karnal → next stop route.
Karnal → Muzaffarnagar
About 95 km by road
Karnal → Kalesar National Park
About 120 km by road
Plan My Trip: Salem to Karnal
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