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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Kota Jntrain train 21908
    13h 57m
    ₹1,223–3,653

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Gurugrambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gurugram to Kotabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / Sleeper / ...
    15h 35m

  3. Drive  706.6 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Kotacar car 706.6 km
    8h 53m
    ₹7,897–11,407

  4. Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, 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 Kota Jntrain train
    8h 52m
    ₹6,485–19,891

  5. Bus via Kota Rajasthan

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Gurugrambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gurugram Gurgaon to Kota Rajasthanbus bus Gurugram Gurgaon - Kota Rajasthan
    17h 45m

  6. Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly to Jaipur International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI)plane plane PGH - JAI
    3. Take the train from Jaipur to Kota Jntrain train
    11h 1m
    ₹7,123–26,210

  7. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Dabok Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dabok Airport (UDR)plane plane DEL - UDR
    3. Take the bus from Bhatewar to Kotabus bus
    15h 50m
    ₹7,998–16,463

Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,885Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 57m

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 to Kota via Gurugram in around 15h 35m.

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