How To Reach Nainital
How to Reach Nainital
There is no direct connectivity to Nainital, except by Road. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, some 35 km. from Nainital. As of air connectivity, the nearest airport is in Pantnagar, some 65 km. away from the district. Unfortunately, the only flights that operate are privately chartered.
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| Route Name | Distance | Time | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Nearest Airport: Dehradun
- 173 kms from Nainital
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Tentative return flight prices to Dehradun from major cities in India.
| Starting city | Return price (approx) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹ 9,603 | View Details |
| New Delhi | ₹ 5,008 Non-stop | View Details |
| Bengaluru | ₹ 11,635 | View Details |
| Chennai | ₹ 11,156 | View Details |
| Hyderabad | ₹ 8,903 Non-stop | View Details |
| Kolkata | ₹ 10,252 | View Details |
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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 some 35 km. away from the town of Nainital. Regular bus services connect Kathgodam and Nainital well.
Local transport in Nainital
Horse-rides, rented bicycles, rented mini-buses and taxis are some of the ways to cover Nainital.
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