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Siliguri to Karnal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Siliguri, West Bengal to Karnal, Haryana.

1514 kmDistance
30.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹52,244
Ertiga₹66,552
Innova₹69,414
Innova Crysta₹85,521
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,18,058

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,670
AC Seater₹2,730
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,420
AC Sleeper₹3,480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,290
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Train
Sleeper₹940
Economy₹1,540
Third AC₹2,150
Second AC₹3,060
First AC₹4,270
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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: Siliguri to Karnal

1514 km · ~32h 57m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Siliguri

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 379

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 529

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 679

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 757

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 907

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1057

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1136

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1286

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 79 km · 1h 34m 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: Siliguri to Karnal

1514 km · ~33h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Siliguri

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

  2. Siliguri → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km

    ~16h 49m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 757)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Karnal

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~757 km

    ~16h 49m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. 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: Siliguri to Karnal

Nearest railway stations: New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri, Karnal for Karnal.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 25h 32m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
12:48 PMBelakoba
21h 8m209 stops
09:56 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 44m wait

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast
11:40 AMGhaziabad
2h 40m30 stops
02:20 PMTaraori

1 change · 25h 33m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
12:47 PMBelakoba
21h 7m255 stops
09:54 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 46m wait

Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express#12379 · Superfast
11:40 AMGhaziabad
2h 40m30 stops
02:20 PMTaraori

1 change · 25h 47m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
12:48 PMBelakoba
21h 22m215 stops
10:10 AM+1dShivaji Bridge

Change trains at Shivaji Bridge — about 1h 55m wait

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
12:05 PMShivaji Bridge
2h 30m27 stops
02:35 PMTaraori

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.

Siliguri to Karnal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Siliguri to Karnal is about 1514 km by road, roughly 30.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1514 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹52,244 · Ertiga ₹66,552 · Innova ₹69,414 · Innova Crysta ₹85,521 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,18,058
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,670 · AC Seater ₹2,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,290
  • Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,150 · Second AC ₹3,060 · First AC ₹4,270

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.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Dharan140 km from Siliguri

    Bihar

  2. Pilibhit1125 km from Siliguri

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rudrapur1190 km from Siliguri

    Uttarakhand

  4. Rampur1230 km from Siliguri

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Kashipur1255 km from Siliguri

    Uttarakhand

Hotels in Karnal

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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 Siliguri to Karnal (about 30.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Cantonment Church Tower

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Immaculate Heart Church
  • Head back to Siliguri
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