What is the cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Nainital?

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Nainital is to taxi and train which costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 33h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gangtok to Nainital?

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Nainital is to taxi and fly which takes 15h 53m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹55,000.

Is there a direct bus between Gangtok and Nainital?

No, there is no direct bus from Gangtok to Nainital. However, there are services departing from Deorali Bus Stop and arriving at Nainital, Uttarakhand via Siliguri, West Bengal and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.

How far is it from Gangtok to Nainital?

The distance between Gangtok and Nainital is 1108 km. The road distance is 1263.7 km.

How do I travel from Gangtok to Nainital without a car?

The best way to get from Gangtok to Nainital without a car is to bus which takes 31h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gangtok to Nainital?

It takes approximately 15h 53m to get from Gangtok to Nainital, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gangtok to Nainital bus from?

Gangtok to Nainital bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, depart from Deorali Bus Stop station.

Where does the Gangtok to Nainital bus arrive?

Gangtok to Nainital bus services, operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport, arrive at Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand station.

Can I drive from Gangtok to Nainital?

Yes, the driving distance between Gangtok to Nainital is 1264 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Gangtok to Nainital.

Where can I stay near Nainital?

There are 993+ hotels available in Nainital.

Gangtok to Nainital - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane IXB - PGH
3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi
15h 53m
₹18,475–50,570
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Mal Jntaxi
2. Take the train from New Mal Jn to Moradabadtrain
3. Take the train from Moradabad to Haldwanitrain
4. Take the taxi from Haldwani to Nainitaltaxi
33h 48m
₹5,698–11,573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus
3. Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
31h 23m
Drive 1,263.7 km
1. Drive from Gangtok to Nainitalcar 1,263.7 km
19h 50m
₹14,215–20,532
Bus via Gorakhpur
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Gorakhpurbus
3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Bareillybus
4. Take the bus from Bareilly to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
36h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Rampurtrain
3. Take the train from Rampur to Kathgodamtrain
4. Take the bus from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
42h 55m

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

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15hAverage Duration

₹12,484Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,107.7 km
Duration: 15h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Nainital, Uttarakhand via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in around 31h 23m.

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