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

The cheapest way to get from Joshīmath to Nainital is to drive which costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joshīmath to Nainital is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.

Is there a direct bus between Joshīmath and Nainital?

No, there is no direct bus from Joshīmath to Nainital. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Joshimath and arriving at Nainital, Uttarakhand via Mussoorie, Uttarakhand and Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

How far is it from Joshīmath to Nainital?

The distance between Joshīmath and Nainital is 602 km. The road distance is 282.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Joshīmath to Nainital without a car is to bus via Mussoorie which takes 17h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 17m to get from Joshīmath to Nainital, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joshīmath to Nainital bus from?

Joshīmath to Nainital bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Joshimath station.

Where does the Joshīmath to Nainital bus arrive?

Joshīmath to Nainital bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road station.

Can I drive from Joshīmath to Nainital?

Yes, the driving distance between Joshīmath to Nainital is 282 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Joshīmath to Nainital.

Where can I stay near Nainital?

There are 971+ hotels available in Nainital.

Joshīmath to Nainital - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshīmath to Nainital by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus via Mussoorie
best
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Joshimath to FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Roadbus FlixBus IN0310J
2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Nainital, Uttarakhand
17h 17m
Drive 282.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Joshīmath to Nainitalcar 282.3 km
5h 50m
₹3,168–4,575
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Joshīmath to Nainitaltaxi 282.3 km
5h 50m
₹4,200–5,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tapovan Joshimath to Dehradunbus
2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Dehradun, Uttarakhand - Nainital, Uttarakhand
20h 27m
Bus via Haridwar
1. Take the bus from Tapovan Joshimath to Dehradunbus
2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus
3. Take the bus from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
20h 36m

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Distance: 601.8 km
Duration: 17h 17m

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

You can take a bus from FlixBus Joshimath to Nainital, Uttarakhand via FlixBus Mussoorie - Library Road, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, and Dehradun, Uttarakhand in around 17h 17m.

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