What is the cheapest way to get from Nainital to Kathmandu?

The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Kathmandu is to train and bus which costs $9 - $45 and takes 23h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nainital to Kathmandu?

The fastest way to get from Nainital to Kathmandu is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Nainital and Kathmandu?

No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Kathmandu. However, there are services departing from Nainital, Uttarakhand and arriving at Khoteshwor via Lucknow and Bhaktapur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.

How far is it from Nainital to Kathmandu?

The distance between Nainital and Kathmandu is 678 km. The road distance is 822.4 km.

How do I travel from Nainital to Kathmandu without a car?

The best way to get from Nainital to Kathmandu without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $9 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Nainital to Kathmandu?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Nainital to Kathmandu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nainital to Kathmandu bus from?

Nainital to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Uk India Tour And Travels, depart from Nainital, Uttarakhand station.

Where does the Nainital to Kathmandu bus arrive?

Nainital to Kathmandu bus services, operated by Uk India Tour And Travels, arrive at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.

What is the time difference between Nainital and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 15 min ahead of Nainital. It is currently 4:59 PM in Nainital and 5:14 PM in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Nainital to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Kathmandu is 822 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Nainital to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1706+ hotels available in Kathmandu.

Nainital to Kathmandu - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane PGH - KTM
6h 28m
$142–244
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Lucknowtrain 13020
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
23h 45m
$10–44
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Rampurtrain
2. Take the train from Rampur to Raxaul Jntrain
3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar
26h 52m
$29–81
Drive 822.4 km
1. Drive from Nainital to Kathmanducar 822.4 km
12h 52m
$106–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
24h 38m
Bus via Bareilly
1. Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Bareillybus
2. Take the bus from Bareilly to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus
3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus
27h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Haldwani, Uttarakhandbus
2. Take the train from Kathgodam to Gorakhpurtrain
3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus
34h 32m

Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 678.5 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Nainital, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

You can take a bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Khoteshwor via Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Sachivalaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur in around 24h 38m.

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