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How to get fromAmbāla to Nainitalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambāla to Nainital by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodamtrain train 12208
    8h 34m
    ₹901–2,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Semi Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    11h 44m
    ₹1,166–2,938

  3. Drive  364.3 km

    1. Drive from Ambāla to Nainitalcar car 364.3 km
    6h 27m
    ₹3,541–5,115

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambāla to Nainitaltaxi taxi 364.3 km
    6h 27m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ambala to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane IXC - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    9h 25m
    ₹11,790–32,340

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane DEL - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    ₹6,315–19,822

Ambāla to Nainital by bus

Calendar168Weekly Buses
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Ambāla, India and Nainital, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kathgodam once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambala to Nainital via Delhi in around 11h 44m.

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