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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
    6h 48m
    ₹12,189–25,411

  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 via Rewa Airport (REW)

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allahabad to Rewabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rewa to Chennaibus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive  2,149.3 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Chennaicar car 2,149.3 km
    32h 16m
    ₹20,827–30,084

  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
    ₹11,132–25,303

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Peramburtrain train 12540
    2d

  7. 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

Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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 Lucknow, Allahabad, and Rewa in around 2d 5h.

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