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How to get fromNainital to Dehradunby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nainital to Dehradun by bus, train, car, or taxi

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      bus bus 9h 30m • 1 change

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      bus bus 8h 40m • 1 change

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      bus bus 10h 45m • 1 change

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Dehraduntrain train 14119 / ...
    9h 43m
    ₹893–2,583

  3. Drive  264.3 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Dehraduncar car 264.3 km
    4h 32m
    ₹2,569–3,711

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Dehraduntaxi taxi 264.3 km
    4h 32m
    ₹5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 269.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Nainital to Dehradun via Haridwar in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kathgodam to Dehradun twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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