Nainital to Vythiri
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nainital, Uttarakhand to Vythiri, Kerala.
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 Vythiri
2620 km · ~56h 24m · About 52h of driving split over 6 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.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 873Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1173Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1310Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1460Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1610Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1747Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1897Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2047Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2183Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2483Look 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 Vythiri
2620 km · ~58h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 873)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vythiri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1747)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vythiri. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Vythiri
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km
~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Arrive in Vythiri
Vythiri, Kerala
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 Vythiri
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Nainital, Chemancheri (about 38 km away) for Vythiri.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 58h 31m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait
1 change · 59h 26m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait
1 change · 60h 2m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 55m 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 Vythiri: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nainital to Vythiri is about 2620 km by road, roughly 52.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2620 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,920 · Sedan ₹34,160 · SUV ₹44,690 · Innova / MUV ₹49,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,940
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,880 · AC Seater ₹4,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,190 · AC Sleeper ₹6,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,700 · Second AC ₹5,270 · First AC ₹7,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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