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There are 6 ways to get from Nainital to Ranchi by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane PGH - IXR
    5h 13m
    ₹12,500–27,781

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kathgodam to New Delhitrain train 12039
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Ranchitrain train 12878 / ...
    26h 58m
    ₹1,473–6,883

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Ranchitrain train
    24h 49m

  4. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus bus
    25h 15m

  5. Drive  1,082.7 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Ranchicar car 1,082.7 km
    14h 40m
    ₹10,501–15,168

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    27h

Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,491Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Nainital to Ranchi via Lucknow and Varanasi in around 25h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nainital to Ranchi via Kathgodam and New Delhi in around 26h 58m.

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