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Nainital to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

2386 kmDistance
47.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹82,063
Ertiga₹1,04,610
Innova₹1,09,119
Innova Crysta₹1,34,367
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,85,782

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,620
AC Seater₹4,290
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,820
AC Sleeper₹5,490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,730
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Train
Sleeper₹1,460
Economy₹2,420
Third AC₹3,370
Second AC₹4,800
First AC₹6,710
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Nainital to Bangalore

2386 km · ~51h 43m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nainital

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 398

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 548

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 698

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 795

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 945

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1095

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1193

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1343

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1493

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1591

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1741

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1891

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1988

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2138

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2288

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Nainital to Bangalore

2386 km · ~53h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nainital

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nainital. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Nainital → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km

    ~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 795)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km

    ~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1591)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bangalore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km

    ~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280

  7. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Nainital to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 59h 50m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
8h52 stops
05:55 AM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 5h 55m wait

GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp#15015 · Express
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
45h 55m301 stops
09:45 AM+2dYesvantpur Jn

1 change · 61h 20m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
8h52 stops
05:55 AM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 10h 25m wait

GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp#15023 · Express
04:20 PMLucknow Jn
42h 55m283 stops
11:15 AM+2dYesvantpur Jn

1 change · 63h 15m in total

Kathgodam-Kanpur Garib Rath#12210 · Garib Rath
06:30 PMKathgodam
8h 10m52 stops
02:40 AM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 9h 10m wait

GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR Exp#15015 · Express
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
45h 55m301 stops
09:45 AM+2dYesvantpur Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Nainital to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nainital to Bangalore is about 2386 km by road, roughly 47.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2386 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹82,063 · Ertiga ₹1,04,610 · Innova ₹1,09,119 · Innova Crysta ₹1,34,367 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,85,782
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,620 · AC Seater ₹4,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · AC Sleeper ₹5,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,420 · Third AC ₹3,370 · Second AC ₹4,800 · First AC ₹6,710

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Nainital to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Budaun200 km from Nainital

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bhind415 km from Nainital

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Pachmarhi1010 km from Nainital

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Yavatmal1315 km from Nainital

    Maharashtra

  5. Mahabubnagar1840 km from Nainital

    Telangana

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Nainital to Bangalore (about 47.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Nainital
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

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