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There are 3 ways to get from Nainital to Kotdwar by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Najibabad Jntrain train 14120 / ...
    11h 58m

  2. Drive  189 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nainital to Kotdwarcar car 189 km
    3h 20m
    ₹1,834–2,648

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Kotdwartaxi taxi 189 km
    3h 20m
    ₹4,200–5,000

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  • Distance: 313 km
  • Duration: 11h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Nainital to Kotdwar. However, you can take the bus to Haridwar, walk to Haridwar Jn, take the train to Najibabad Jn, then take the line 14089 train to Kotdwara. Alternatively, you can drive from Nainital to Kotdwar in around 3h 20m.

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