There are 8 ways to get from Nainital to Kota by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kathgodam to Kota Jntrain 21908
13h 57m₹1,223–3,653Bus
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Faridabad, Haryanabus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Faridabad, Haryana
- Take the bus from Faridabad, Haryana to Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthanbus Faridabad, Haryana - Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan
17h 18mDrive 706.6 km
- Drive from Nainital to Kotacar 706.6 km
8h 46m₹7,963–11,502Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly to Dabok Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Dabok Airport (UDR)plane PGH - UDR
- Take the bus from Bhatewar to Kotabus
11h 31m₹10,750–28,401Bus via Gurgaon
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Noida, Uttar Pradeshbus Nainital, Uttarakhand - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Gurugram to Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthanbus Gurugram
18h 17mTaxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly to Jaipur International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)plane PGH - JAI
- Take the train from Jaipur to Kota Jntrain
11h 21m₹12,623–26,210Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, 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 Kota Jntrain
8h 52m₹6,685–16,891Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly to Jaipur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Haridwar, Uttarakhandbus
- Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)plane DED - JAI
- Take the train from Jaipur to Kota Jntrain
16h 57m
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Dabok Airport (UDR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Kota is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nainital to Kota is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Kota. However, there are services departing from Nainital, Uttarakhand and arriving at Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan via Faridabad, Haryana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nainital to Kota. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Kota Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Nainital and Kota is 684 km. The road distance is 706.6 km.
The best way to get from Nainital to Kota without a car is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 13h 57m to get from Nainital to Kota, including transfers.
Nainital to Kota bus services, operated by Blueworld tourist private limited, depart from Nainital, Uttarakhand station.
Nainital to Kota train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kathgodam station.
The best way to get from Nainital to Kota is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 18m.
What companies run services between Nainital, India and Kota, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kathgodam to Kota Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Kota(Rajasthan), Rajasthan via Faridabad, Haryana in around 17h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Dabok Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Jaipur International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
Flights from Dehradun Airport to Jaipur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to Kota Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Jaipur to Kota Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from New Delhi to Kota Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,200
Train from Jaipur to Kota Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Naini Holidays
Bus from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Faridabad, Haryana
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Naini Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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 Kota bus services, operated by Blueworld tourist private limited, arrive at Noida, Uttar Pradesh station.
Nainital to Kota train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kota Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Kota is 707 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Nainital to Kota.
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