Diphu to Nainital
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Diphu, Assam to Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 1861 km
Approx Duration: 41.4 hrs
Route overview
Diphu to Nainital is about 1861 km by road, roughly 41.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Diphu to Nainital
About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Diphu. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 372. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 522. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 672. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 744. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 894. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1044. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1117. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1267. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1417. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1489. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1639. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1789. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 72 km (about 1h 27m of driving) — Arrive in Nainital
By bus: Diphu to Nainital
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Diphu. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Diphu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Diphu → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~931 km Takes about 20h 41m. Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 931). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nainital. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nainital. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~931 km Takes about 20h 41m. Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,660.
- Arrive in Nainital
By train: Diphu to Nainital
The nearest railway stations are Diphu for Diphu and Kathgodam for Nainital. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 37h 14m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 01:51 AM Dhansiri to 05:00 AM Kanpur Central, then Kanpur-Kathgodam Garib Rath (12209) 06:15 AM Kanpur Central to 03:05 PM Kathgodam — change at Kanpur Central (about 1h 15m wait)
- With one change, 37h 54m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12435) 12:41 AM Dhansiri to 10:29 AM Rampur, then Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express (12208) 12:25 PM Rampur to 02:35 PM Kathgodam — change at Rampur (about 1h 56m wait)
- With one change, 37h 54m in total: DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12235) 12:41 AM Dhansiri to 10:30 AM Rampur, then Jammu-Kathgodam Garib Rath Express (12208) 12:25 PM Rampur to 02:35 PM Kathgodam — change at Rampur (about 1h 55m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1861 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,570 · Sedan ₹24,290 · SUV ₹31,790 · Innova / MUV ₹35,560 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,050 · AC Seater ₹3,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,980 · AC Sleeper ₹4,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,890 · Third AC ₹2,640 · Second AC ₹3,750 · First AC ₹5,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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