Nainital to Ranikhet
The distance from Nainital to Ranikhet is about 36 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Overview
The distance from Nainital to Ranikhet is about 36 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Nainital to Ranikhet
36 km · ~43m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
36 km · 43m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RanikhetRanikhet, Uttarakhand
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 Ranikhet
36 km · ~48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Ranikhet
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~36 km
~48m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹150
- Arrive in Ranikhet
Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
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 Ranikhet
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Kathgodam (about 44 km away) for Ranikhet.
Direct trains
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.
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Budget Estimate
road
36 km
1 hours
Approximately 36 km by road from Nainital to Ranikhet, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
36 km
The nearest railway station to Ranikhet is Ramnagar railway station, about 41 km from the town centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 36 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 69 km away.
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