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How to get fromVaranasi to Nainitalby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Nainital by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lal Kuantrain train 12353
    2. Take the taxi from Lal Kuan to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    13h 15m
    ₹1,287–3,734

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Lucknowtrain train 20401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    14h 46m

  3. Drive  705 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Nainitalcar car 705 km
    8h 59m
    ₹7,879–11,381

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Nainitaltaxi taxi 705 km
    8h 59m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)plane plane VNS - PGH
    2. Take the taxi from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Nainitaltaxi taxi
    13h 10m
    ₹12,614–19,007

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    16h 20m

  7. Bus via Lucknow

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambaghbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Nainitalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    17h 13m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,932Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Nainital via Lucknow in around 16h 20m.

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