How To Reach Nainital

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How to Reach Nainital

Nainital is a popular weekend getaway from Delhi and nearby places as it very well-connected by bus, road and train. The most convenient way of reaching Nainital from Delhi or other cities in Northern India is by car or overnight bus. Nainital is also connected to all parts of India by train through the Kathgodam Railway Station, located around 35km away. There is no flight connectivity to Nainital.

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Delhi to Nainital	377 km	7 hours	View Details
Mumbai to Nainital	1,688 km	1 day 4 hours	View Details
Kolkata to Nainital	1,398 km	1 day 0 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Nainital	1,219 km	19 hours 53 mins	View Details
Pune to Nainital	1,738 km	1 day 6 hours	View Details
Hyderabad to Nainital	1,684 km	1 day 4 hours	View Details
Agra to Nainital	351 km	8 hours 0 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Nainital	554 km	10 hours 24 mins	View Details
Amritsar to Nainital	675 km	12 hours 5 mins	View Details
Chandigarh to Nainital	471 km	9 hours 3 mins	View Details
Gurgaon to Nainital	314 km	6 hours 49 mins	View Details
Bangalore to Nainital	2,274 km	1 day 11 hours	View Details
Chennai to Nainital	2,309 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
Goa to Nainital	2,155 km	1 day 13 hours	View Details
Udaipur to Nainital	935 km	15 hours 51 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Nainital	877 km	15 hours 18 mins	View Details

How to reach Nainital by flight

There is no direct connectivity to Nainital by air. The nearest station is in Pantnagar, some 65 km. away from the district. However, unless you opt for privately chartered flights, this is not the ideal arrival spot either. The nearest international airport to Nainital is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun - 173 kms from Nainital

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How to reach Nainital by road

The only way Nainital is actively connected to the rest of the world is through the roadways. Regular bus services, whether based in Uttarakhand or interstate, connect Nainital to the rest of India. Shared radio cabs and taxis are also available, depending upon your budget.

How to reach Nainital by train

The nearest railway station for Nainital is Kathgodam, which is located around 35 km away. Regular trains ply to Kathgodam from Delhi, Dehradun, Lucknow, Agra, Mathura and all the major cities in India. It is very convenient to reach Nainital from Kathgodam through private or shared taxis.