Nainital to Puri (Odisha)
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Puri, 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 Puri
1619 km · ~35h 3m · About 32h 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.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 810Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 960Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1110Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1214Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1364Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1514Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Puri
1619 km · ~36h · 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) · ~810 km
~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 810)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Puri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Puri
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~810 km
~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Puri
Puri, 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 Puri
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Puri for Puri.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 37h 35m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 39h 45m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 46m wait
1 change · 41h 55m in total
Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 8h 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 Puri: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nainital to Puri is about 1619 km by road, roughly 32.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1619 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,910 · Sedan ₹21,150 · SUV ₹27,670 · Innova / MUV ₹30,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,920
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,780 · AC Seater ₹2,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,590 · AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,650 · Third AC ₹2,300 · Second AC ₹3,270 · First AC ₹4,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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