Nainital to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Bidhannagar
1524 km · ~33h 9m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 381Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 531Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 762Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 912Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1062Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1143Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1293Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1443Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, West Bengal
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 Bidhannagar
1524 km · ~33h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Nainital → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Change buses at a major city (around km 762)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km
~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 25h 5m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 19m wait
1 change · 25h 25m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 26h 15m in total
Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 3h 46m wait
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.
Transport Options
Nainital to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nainital to Bidhannagar is about 1524 km by road, roughly 30.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1524 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,860 · Sedan ₹19,910 · SUV ₹26,060 · Innova / MUV ₹29,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,680 · AC Seater ₹2,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,440 · AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,550 · Third AC ₹2,160 · Second AC ₹3,080 · First AC ₹4,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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