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Nainital to Biju Patnaik Airport

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.

1563 kmDistance
31.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17290
Sedan₹20420
SUV₹26720
Innova / MUV₹29900
Tempo Traveller₹34690
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1720
AC Seater₹2810
Non-AC Sleeper₹2500
AC Sleeper₹3590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4430
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1590
Third AC₹2220
Second AC₹3160
First AC₹4410
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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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1563 km · ~33h 56m · About 31h of driving split over 4 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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 782

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 932

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1082

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1172

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1322

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  13. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1563 km · ~34h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~782 km

    ~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 782)

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

  4. change point 1 → Biju Patnaik Airport

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km

    ~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 31h 10m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
22h 24m237 stops
04:00 PM+1dBhubaneswar

1 change · 32h 40m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 7m34 stops
02:57 PMGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait

NEW DELHI - BHUBANESWAR Rajdhani Exp (Via Bokaro)#22824 · Rajdhani
05:36 PMGhaziabad
23h 54m281 stops
05:30 PM+1dBhubaneswar

1 change · 38h 25m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 10h 15m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:20 PMGhaziabad
21h 45m237 stops
11:05 AM+1dBhubaneswar

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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nainital to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 1563 km by road, roughly 31.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1563 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,290 · Sedan ₹20,420 · SUV ₹26,720 · Innova / MUV ₹29,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,690
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,720 · AC Seater ₹2,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,590 · Third AC ₹2,220 · Second AC ₹3,160 · First AC ₹4,410

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

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