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How to get fromNainital to Ambālaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nainital to Ambāla by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12207
    9h 15m
    ₹913–2,683

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 14609 / ...
    11h 54m
    ₹572–2,295

  3. Drive  364.5 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Ambālacar car 364.5 km
    6h 24m
    ₹4,080–5,892

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Ambālataxi taxi 364.5 km
    6h 24m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Taxi, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PGH - IXC
    3. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Ambalabus bus
    8h 38m
    ₹11,820–31,321

  6. Bus via Rohini

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Ambalabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    12h 48m
    ₹728–4,257

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Ambalabus bus 1208 / ...
    14h 36m
    ₹812–2,595

  8. Taxi, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane PGH - DEL
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    5h 59m
    ₹6,175–19,821

Nainital to Ambāla by bus, foot, and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Ambala via Delhi in around 12h 48m.

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