There are 5 ways to get from Kanpur to Nainital by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Kathgodamtrain 12209
10h 44m₹926–2,886Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kanpur to Nainitalbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
12h₹500–1,500Drive 394.4 km
- Drive from Kanpur to Nainitalcar 394.4 km
6h 8m₹4,415–6,377Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanpur to Nainitaltaxi 394.4 km
6h 8m₹5,000–6,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane KNU - PGH
- Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi
17h 46m₹8,299–26,635
Kanpur to Nainital by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanpur to Nainital is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Kanpur to Nainital is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kanpur and arriving at Nainital. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Kanpur to Nainital. However, there are services departing from Kanpur Central and arriving at Kathgodam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Kanpur and Nainital is 496 km. The road distance is 394.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Nainital without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Kanpur to Nainital, including transfers.
Kanpur to Nainital bus services, operated by Zingbus, depart from Kanpur station.
Kanpur to Nainital train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanpur Central station.
The best way to get from Kanpur to Nainital is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Nainital, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Kathgodam once a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Kanpur to Nainital twice a week. Tickets cost ₹500–1,500 and the journey takes 12h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Mumbai, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–28,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Pantnagar Airport via Bengaluru, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹18,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanpur Central to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kanpur to Nainital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Kanpur to Nainital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kanpur to Nainital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
Kanhaiya Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 965 162 1616
Kanpur Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 783 925 0191
- Website
- kanpurtaxiservices.in
Orian Cabs
- Phone
- +91 969 612 1111
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kanpur to Nainital bus services, operated by Zingbus, arrive at Nainital station.
Kanpur to Nainital train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kathgodam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanpur to Nainital is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Kanpur to Nainital.
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