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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nainital to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PGH - MAA
    8h 3m
    ₹12,189–26,411

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lal Kuan to Gudur Jntrain train 15302
    2. Take the train from Gudur Jn to Chennai Centraltrain train 12839 / ...
    42h 59m
    ₹1,823–9,883

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Hyderabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus
    2d 7h
    ₹5,348–8,065

  4. Drive  2,149.3 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Chennaicar car 2,149.3 km
    32h 16m
    ₹20,908–30,200

  5. Train to Bareilly Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Bhojipura Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Bareilly Airport (BEK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BEK - MAA
    9h 39m
    ₹11,132–23,303

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Peramburtrain train 12540
    47h 14m

  7. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus
    2d 9h

Nainital to Chennai by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nainital to Chennai Central via Kathgodam, Lal Kuan, and Gudur Jn in around 42h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Chennai via Delhi and Hyderabad in around 2d 7h.

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