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Nainital to Sariska Reserve and National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Sariska Reserve and National Park, Rajasthan.

512 kmDistance
10.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5730
Sedan₹6760
SUV₹8850
Innova / MUV₹9930
Tempo Traveller₹11560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹560
AC Seater₹920
Non-AC Sleeper₹820
AC Sleeper₹1180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1480
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹540
Third AC₹750
Second AC₹1050
First AC₹1460
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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 Sariska Reserve and National Park

512 km · ~10h 54m · About 10h of driving split over 2 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. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 256

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 406

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

  5. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Sariska Reserve and National Park

    Sariska Reserve and National Park, Rajasthan

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 Sariska Reserve and National Park

512 km · ~11h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Sariska Reserve and National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~512 km

    ~11h 23m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  3. Arrive in Sariska Reserve and National Park

    Sariska Reserve and National Park, Rajasthan

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 Sariska Reserve and National Park

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Bhan Kari for Sariska Reserve and National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 44m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
2h 23m7 stops
12:18 AM+1dRampur

Change trains at Rampur — about 2h wait

Sultanpur Ajmer Express#19604 · Express
02:18 AMRampur
8h 21m66 stops
10:39 AMBhan Kari

1 change · 13h 59m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
2h 51m8 stops
11:31 PMMundha Pande

Change trains at Mundha Pande — about 2h 58m wait

Sultanpur Ajmer Express#19604 · Express
02:29 AMMundha Pande
8h 10m65 stops
10:39 AMBhan Kari

1 change · 16h 2m in total

Uttarakhand Sampark Kranti Express#15036 · Sampark Kranti
08:50 AMKathgodam
6h 30m38 stops
03:20 PMOld Delhi

Change trains at Old Delhi — about 5h 35m wait

Mandore Express#12461 · Superfast
08:55 PMOld Delhi
3h 57m35 stops
12:52 AM+1dBhan Kari

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 Sariska Reserve and National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nainital to Sariska Reserve and National Park is about 512 km by road, roughly 10.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,730 · Sedan ₹6,760 · SUV ₹8,850 · Innova / MUV ₹9,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,050 · First AC ₹1,460

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

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