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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to New Delhitrain train 12039
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Karnaltrain train 12715 / ...
    9h 4m
    ₹1,023–3,583

  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 Karnaltrain train 14718
    13h 27m
    ₹602–2,495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Karnalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    11h 9m
    ₹618–4,057

  4. Drive  302.1 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Karnālcar car 302.1 km
    5h 26m
    ₹3,382–4,885

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Karnāltaxi taxi 302.1 km
    5h 26m
    ₹6,000–8,000

  6. 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 Karnaltrain train
    5h 29m
    ₹6,145–19,621

  7. Taxi, fly to Chandigarh International Airport, train

    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 train from Chandigarh to Karnaltrain train
    10h 22m
    ₹11,333–31,671

Nainital to Karnāl by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Karnal via Delhi in around 11h 9m.

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