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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Kathgodamtrain train 12208
    14h 6m
    ₹1,858–4,514

  2. Bus via Rohini

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathua to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    18h 23m
    ₹1,246–3,027

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pathankot to Ludhianabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    18h 6m

  4. Drive  649 km

    1. Drive from Kathua to Nainitalcar car 649 km
    10h 41m
    ₹6,350–9,171

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathua to Nainitaltaxi taxi 649 km
    10h 41m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawitrain train
    2. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane IXJ - PGH
    3. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    ₹9,398–26,884

Kathua to Nainital by bus

Calendar277Weekly Buses
Duration18h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pathankot Cantt to Kathgodam once a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathua to Nainital via Pathankot and Ludhiana in around 18h 6m.

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