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How to get fromUttarakhand to Nainitalby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Uttarakhand to Nainital by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dehradun to Haldwanibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the taxi from Haldwani to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    7h 16m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dehradun to Kathgodamtrain train 14120 / ...
    8h 49m
    ₹881–2,548

  3. Drive  263.7 km

    1. Drive from Dehradun to Nainitalcar car 263.7 km
    4h 28m
    ₹2,565–3,706

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dehradun to Nainitaltaxi taxi 263.7 km
    4h 28m
    ₹5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 301.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Dehradun to Kathgodam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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