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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 12207
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain train 12011 / ...
    11h 31m
    ₹1,043–3,783

  2. Bus via Rohini

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Kalkabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper
    15h 12m
    ₹878–2,565

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train 14609 / ...
    14h 11m

  4. Drive  413.6 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Kālkacar car 413.6 km
    7h 5m
    ₹4,021–5,808

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Kālkataxi taxi 413.6 km
    7h 5m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PGH - IXC
    9h 52m
    ₹11,293–32,371

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Haridwar to Chandigarhbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 39m

Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Nainital, India and Kālka, Haryana, India?

You can take a vehicle from Nainital to Kalka via Kathgodam and Ambala Cant Jn in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Kalka via Delhi in around 15h 12m.

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