There are 8 ways to get from Nainital to Karnāl by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kathgodam to New Delhitrain 12039
- Take the train from New Delhi to Karnaltrain 04405 / ...
10h 27m₹1,023–3,583Bus
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Delhi, Delhi Statebus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Delhi, Delhi State
- Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass to FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiyabus FlixBus IN0212 / ...
12h 43mDrive 302.1 km
- Drive from Nainital to Karnālcar 302.1 km
5h 26m₹3,411–4,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Karnāltaxi 302.1 km
5h 26m₹6,000–8,000Taxi, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane PGH - DEL
- Take the train from New Delhi to Karnaltrain
7h 2m₹5,745–15,621Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Karnaltrain 14718
12h 57mBus via Noida
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Noida, Uttar Pradeshbus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Karnalbus
13h 9mTaxi, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PGH - IXC
- Take the train from Chandigarh to Karnaltrain
10h 42m₹11,333–32,671
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Karnāl is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nainital to Karnāl is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Karnāl. However, there are services departing from Nainital, Uttarakhand and arriving at FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya via Avantika Sec 1, West Enclave and FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nainital to Karnāl. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Karnal via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Nainital and Karnāl is 443 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.
The best way to get from Nainital to Karnāl without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Nainital to Karnāl, including transfers.
Nainital to Karnāl bus services, operated by Naini Holidays, depart from Nainital, Uttarakhand station.
Nainital to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kathgodam station.
The best way to get from Nainital to Karnāl is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Nainital, India and Karnāl, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nainital to Karnal via Kathgodam and New Delhi in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya via Delhi, Delhi State, Avantika Sec 1, West Enclave, Mukraba Chowk / Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, and FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–13,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport, Dharamsala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from New Delhi to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from New Delhi to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Haridwar Jn to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chandigarh to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Delhi - Karnal Bypass to FlixBus Karnal - Nirmal Kutiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxmiholidays.com
Bus from Kashmiri Gate to Karnal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- laxmiholidays.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,000
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nainital to Karnāl bus services, operated by Naini Holidays, arrive at Delhi, Delhi State station.
Nainital to Karnāl train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Delhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Karnāl is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Nainital to Karnāl.
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