There are 6 ways to get from Nepal to Nainital by car, train, taxi, or bus
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Drive, train, taxi
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Rampurtrain
- Take the train from Rampur to Haldwanitrain
- Take the taxi from Haldwani to Nainitaltaxi
24h 56m₹2,996–7,493Bus, train, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the train from Lucknow to Rampurtrain
- Take the train from Rampur to Haldwanitrain
- Take the taxi from Haldwani to Nainitaltaxi
27h 3m₹2,951–7,060Drive 822.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Nainitalcar 822.3 km
12h 53m₹10,099–14,587Bus via Lucknow
- Take the bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknowbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Nainital, Uttarakhand
28h 3mBus
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Bareillybus
- Take the bus from Bareilly to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
31h 30mBus, train
- Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Kathgodamtrain
- Take the bus from Haldwani, Uttarakhand to Nainital, Uttarakhandbus
34h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Nainital is to drive and train and taxi which costs ₹3,000 - ₹7,500 and takes 24h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Nainital is to drive which takes 12h 53m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to Nainital. However, there are services departing from N.A.C and arriving at Nainital, Uttarakhand via Lainchaur, Kathmandu Swoyambhu and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
The distance between Nepal and Nainital is 1042 km. The road distance is 822.3 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Nainital without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 27h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 24h 56m to get from Nepal to Nainital, including transfers.
Nepal to Nainital bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, depart from Kathmandu Swoyambhu station.
Nepal to Nainital bus services, operated by Asians Shina Tours & Travel, arrive at Lucknow station.
Nainital is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 1:55 AM in Nepal and 1:40 AM in Nainital.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Nainital is 822 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Nepal to Nainital.
What companies run services between Nepal and Nainital, India?
You can take a bus from N.A.C to Nainital, Uttarakhand via Lainchaur, Kathmandu Swoyambhu, Lucknow, Charbagh, Sachivalaya, and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in around 28h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Rampur to Haldwani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Lucknow to Rampur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Rampur to Haldwani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Gorakhpur to Kathgodam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 9599757693
- [email protected]
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
Bus from Kathmandu Swoyambhu to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- Asian Shina Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–900
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
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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