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How to get fromKathmandu to Nainitalby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Nainital by bus or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    26h 47m

  2. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Take the bus from Rupaidiha to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus
    18h 58m

  3. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Lucknowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus
    31h 6m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 47m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Nainital, India?

You can take a bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Nainital via Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, and Lucknow in around 26h 47m.

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