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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nainital to Varanasi 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 Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane PGH - VNS
    5h 19m
    ₹11,660–21,021

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Varanasi Jntrain train 13258 / ...
    14h 44m
    ₹726–3,103

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lal Kuan to Varanasi Jntrain train 12354
    15h 11m
    ₹1,103–4,283

  4. Drive  705.6 km

    1. Drive from Nainital to Varanasicar car 705.6 km
    8h 55m
    ₹7,901–11,412

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nainital to Varanasitaxi taxi 705.6 km
    8h 55m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    15h 45m
    ₹936–4,778

  7. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Nainital to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Alambagh to Varanasibus bus
    16h 52m
    ₹931–2,159

Nainital to Varanasi by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration14h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Lal Kuan to Varanasi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Varanasi via Lucknow in around 15h 45m.

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