There are 4 ways to get from Kotdwar to Karnāl by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Ambāla
best- Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain
- Take the train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jntrain
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Karnaltrain
6h 40m₹407–3,353Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kotdwara to Roorkeetrain 14090
- Take the train from Roorkee to Karnaltrain 14718
6h 55m₹307–2,453Drive 193.9 km
- Drive from Kotdwar to Karnālcar 193.9 km
3h 19m₹2,193–3,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotdwar to Karnāltaxi 193.9 km
3h 19m₹4,300–5,500
Kotdwar to Karnāl by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotdwar to Karnāl is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kotdwar to Karnāl is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct train from Kotdwar to Karnāl. However, there are services departing from Kotdwara and arriving at Karnal via Roorkee and Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Kotdwar and Karnāl is 275 km. The road distance is 193.9 km.
The best way to get from Kotdwar to Karnāl without a car is to train via Ambāla which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Kotdwar to Karnāl, including transfers.
Kotdwar to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kotdwara station.
Kotdwar to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Roorkee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotdwar to Karnāl is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kotdwar to Karnāl.
There are 58+ hotels available in Karnāl.
What companies run services between Kotdwar, India and Karnāl, India?
You can take a train from Kotdwara to Karnal via Roorkee and Ambala Cant Jn in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kotdwara to Roorkee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Roorkee to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- 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 Kotdwara to Roorkee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Roorkee to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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