There are 8 ways to get from Karnāl to Golden Temple by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karnal to Amritsarbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
4h 49m₹470–3,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karnal to Amritsar Jntrain 12497 / ...
6h 30m₹220–1,800Drive 328.2 km
- Drive from Karnāl to Golden Templecar 328.2 km
4h 46m₹3,666–5,296Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karnāl to Golden Templetaxi 328.2 km
4h 46m₹9,000–11,000Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karnal to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane DEL - ATQ
6h 31m₹3,887–6,214Bus via FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus FlixBus IN0120B / ...
6h 13m₹500–1,600Train via Ambāla
- Take the train from Karnal to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12413 / ...
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Amritsar Jntrain 18237 / ...
7h 45m₹324–2,630Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Karnal to Tribune Chowkbus
- Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane IXC - ATQ
9h 28m₹7,712–11,964
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karnāl to Golden Temple is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karnāl to Golden Temple is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karnal and arriving at Amritsar. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karnal and arriving at Amritsar Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Karnāl and Golden Temple is 332 km. The road distance is 328.2 km.
The best way to get from Karnāl to Golden Temple without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,500.
The bus from Karnal to Amritsar takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Karnāl to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Travel Point World LLP, depart from Karnal station.
Karnāl to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karnal station.
The best way to get from Karnāl to Golden Temple is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Karnāl, India and Golden Temple, India?
Travel Point World LLP operates a bus from Karnal to Amritsar every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h 20m. 11 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karnal to Amritsar Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 59m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–5,500
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
Flights from Chandigarh International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport via Jaipur, Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karnal to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Karnal to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karnal to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Amritsar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Moon Light Travels Katra
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Moon Light Travels Katra
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Karnal to Amritsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Karnal to Tribune Chowk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Karnāl to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Travel Point World LLP, arrive at Amritsar station.
Karnāl to Golden Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Amritsar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karnāl to Golden Temple is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Karnāl to Golden Temple.
There are 443+ hotels available in Golden Temple.