Rome2Rio

How to get fromNainital to Nepalby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Nepal

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Nainital to Nepal by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus via Lucknow

    best
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Lucknowtrain train 13020
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
    24h 15m
    $10–46

  2. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Rampurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rampur to Raxaul Jntrain train
    3. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    26h 52m
    $28–80

  3. Drive  822.4 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Kathmanducar car 822.4 km
    13h 4m
    $98–142

  4. Bus via Kathmandu

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus bus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
    25h 39m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu Swoyambhubus bus
    28h 31m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to Gorakhpurtrain train 13020
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    31h 56m
    $16–77

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nainital to Nepal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 995.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 15m

What companies run services between Nainital, India and Nepal?

You can take a bus from Nainital to Singhadurbar via Lucknow, Sachivalaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Khoteshwor, and Tinkune in around 25h 39m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There