There are 7 ways to get from Nainital to Manali by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Pantnagar Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PGH - MAA
8h 43m₹12,435–23,746Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lal Kuan to Gudur Jntrain 15302
- Take the train from Gudur Jn to Wimco Nagartrain 17237
43h 22m₹2,053–10,198Bus
- Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Allahabadbus
- Take the bus from Allahabad to Rewabus
- Take the bus from Rewa to Chennaibus
2d 7hDrive 2,143.3 km
- Drive from Nainital to Manalicar 2,143.3 km
32h 8m₹24,023–34,700Train to Bareilly Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kathgodam to Bhojipura Jntrain
- Fly from Bareilly Airport (BEK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BEK - MAA
11h 29m₹11,378–23,638Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kathgodam to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DEL - MAA
12h 37m₹9,683–14,808Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Lucknow to Peramburtrain 12540
2d 1h
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Manali is to train which costs ₹2,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 43h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nainital to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Manali. However, there are services departing from Nainital and arriving at M.F.L. via Lucknow, Allahabad, Rewa and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Nainital to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Wimco Nagar via Lal Kuan and Gudur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 22m.
The distance between Nainital and Manali is 1917 km. The road distance is 2143.3 km.
The best way to get from Nainital to Manali without a car is to train which takes 43h 22m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Nainital to Manali, including transfers.
Nainital to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Nainital station.
Nainital to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lal Kuan station.
The best way to get from Nainital to Manali is to train which takes 43h 22m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Nainital, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nainital to Manali via Kathgodam, Lal Kuan, Gudur Jn, Wimco Nagar, Wimco Nagar, and M.F.L in around 43h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Manali via Lucknow, Allahabad, Rewa, Chennai, Central Station, and M.F.L. in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport, Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Bareilly Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Bareilly Airport to Chennai International Airport via Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lal Kuan to Gudur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Gudur Jn to Wimco Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kathgodam to Bhojipura Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kathgodam to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Lucknow to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Allahabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Allahabad to Rewa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rewa to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nainital to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Allahabad to Rewa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nainital to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Allahabad to Rewa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Allahabad to Rewa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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
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Nainital to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Nainital to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gudur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Manali is 2143 km. It takes approximately 32h 8m to drive from Nainital to Manali.
There are 856+ hotels available in Manali.






