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How to get fromNainital to Kolkataby taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nainital to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PGH - CCU
    6h 47m
    ₹9,687–20,409

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    29h 50m
    ₹1,296–6,878

  3. Train, ferry via Bareilly

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Izzatnagartrain train
    2. Take the train from Izzatnagar to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    27h 6m
    ₹1,359–6,092

  4. Drive  1,366.8 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Kolkatacar car 1,366.8 km
    18h 29m
    ₹15,266–22,050

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Howrah Jntrain train 13020
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    38h 46m
    ₹1,319–5,792

Nainital to Kolkata by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration29h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Nainital to Kolkata via Lucknow in around 29h 50m.

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