Nainital to Biju Patnaik Airport
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.
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 Biju Patnaik Airport
1563 km · ~33h 56m · About 31h 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.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 782Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 932Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1082Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1172Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1322Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1472Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Biju Patnaik AirportBiju 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.
- 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) · ~782 km
~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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.
- change point 1 → Biju Patnaik Airport
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km
~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait
1 change · 32h 40m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 39m wait
1 change · 38h 25m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 10h 15m 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 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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