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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Kathgodamtrain train 12208
    15h 19m
    ₹1,036–3,706

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jammu to Jalandhar, Punjabbus bus Jammu
    2. Take the bus from Jalandhar, Punjab to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus bus Jalandhar, Punjab - Nainital, Uttarakhand
    20h 40m

  3. Drive  734.1 km

    1. Drive from Jammu to Nainitalcar car 734.1 km
    11h 50m
    ₹8,379–12,103

  4. Fly to Pantnagar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane IXJ - PGH
    2. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    13h 36m
    ₹7,933–23,794

  5. Bus via Dehradun

    1. Take the bus from Jammu to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus Jammu
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus bus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Nainital, Uttarakhand
    22h 7m

  6. Fly to Dehradun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane IXJ - DED
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus bus
    11h 31m

Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,876Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 793.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 19m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Jammu Tawi to Kathgodam once a week. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jammu to Nainital, Uttarakhand via Jalandhar, Punjab in around 20h 40m.

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