Nainital to Vrindavan
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 344 km
Approx Duration: 7.6 hrs
Route overview
Nainital to Vrindavan is about 344 km by road, roughly 7.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Moradabad.
By car: Nainital to Vrindavan
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nainital. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Sambhal. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 194 km (about 3h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Vrindavan
By bus: Nainital to Vrindavan
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 → Vrindavan. AC Seater / Volvo · ~344 km Takes about 7h 39m. Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,010. Usual tea/meal halts: Sambhal (~170 km).
- Arrive in Vrindavan
By train: Nainital to Vrindavan
The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam for Nainital and Vrindaban Road for Vrindavan. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 10h 12m in total: Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express (14011) 03:45 PM Kathgodam to 08:53 PM Ghaziabad, then Haridwar Valsad Superfast Express (12912) 10:24 PM Ghaziabad to 01:57 AM Mathura Jn — change at Ghaziabad (about 1h 31m wait)
- With one change, 10h 41m in total: Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express (14011) 03:45 PM Kathgodam to 08:53 PM Ghaziabad, then Haridwar-Mumbai LTT AC Express (12172) 10:53 PM Ghaziabad to 02:26 AM Baad — change at Ghaziabad (about 2h wait)
- With one change, 15h 24m in total: Ranikhet Express (15014) 08:40 PM Kathgodam to 03:55 AM Old Delhi, then Delhi Agra Passenger (51902) 06:45 AM Old Delhi to 12:04 PM Baad — change at Old Delhi (about 2h 50m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 344 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,880 · Sedan ₹4,570 · SUV ₹6,000 · Innova / MUV ₹6,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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