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Haldwani to Nainital

The distance from Haldwani to Nainital is about 25 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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25 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹5,855

Ertiga₹7,430

Innova₹7,745

Innova Crysta₹9,570

Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹30

AC Seater₹50

Non-AC Sleeper₹40

AC Sleeper₹60

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹120

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Train

Sleeper₹50

Economy₹60

Third AC₹70

Second AC₹80

First AC₹100

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Haldwani to Nainital is about 25 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Haldwani to Nainital

25 km · ~30m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Haldwani
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
25 km · 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Nainital
Nainital, Uttarakhand

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Haldwani to Nainital

25 km · ~33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Haldwani
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haldwani. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Haldwani → Nainital
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~25 km
~33m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹120
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Arrive in Nainital
Nainital, Uttarakhand
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Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Haldwani to Nainital

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Haldwani, Kathgodam for Nainital.

Direct trains

Dehradun Kathgodam Express#14120 · Express

06:50 AMHaldwani

20m1 stops

07:10 AMKathgodam

1A2ASLRunning days & live status ↗

KGM-MB PASS.#55302 · Passenger

07:30 AMKathgodam

17m1 stops

07:47 AMHaldwani

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Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti

08:50 AMKathgodam

16m1 stops

09:06 AMHaldwani

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express#14011 · Express

03:45 PMKathgodam

16m1 stops

04:01 PMHaldwani

1A2A3ARunning days & live status ↗

KATHGODAM - MORADABAD Pass#55304 · Passenger

04:15 PMKathgodam

16m1 stops

04:31 PMHaldwani

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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Things to Do in Nainital

Cave Garden

2 km further up from Mallital (northern end of the lake) is a cave complex, developed and maintained by the local administration. This consists of a series of six caves…

Guano Hills

These hills in the Pangot village are excellent for walks through forests of thick oak, bamboo and deodar. Some rare birds such as the grey woodpecker and black-chinned…

Gurney House

This is the former home of Jim Corbett. It has been converted into a museum and houses Corbett memorabilia.

Naina Devi Temple

One story tells us that this temple was constructed in the 15th century during the Kushan reign but another version states that it was built by Moti Ram Shah.

Naina Lake

Naini Lake is set amidst seven mountains that surround this stagnant water pool and high peaks that almost touch the sky.

Naina Devi Temple

The temple was destroyed during the Landslip of 1880, and was rebuilt. It is on the lake's northern shore.

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