Udupi to Nainital
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Udupi, Karnataka to Nainital, Uttarakhand.
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.
Route Map
By Car: Udupi to Nainital
2405 km · ~52h 6m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Udupi
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.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 802Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 952Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1203Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1603Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1753Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1903Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2004Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2154Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2304Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NainitalNainital, 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: Udupi to Nainital
2405 km · ~53h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Udupi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Udupi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 802)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nainital. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1603)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nainital. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Nainital
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Arrive in Nainital
Nainital, 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: Udupi to Nainital
Nearest railway stations: Udupi for Udupi, Kathgodam for Nainital.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 30m in total
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 4h 45m wait
1 change · 56h in total
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 11h 38m wait
1 change · 58h in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 9h 35m 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.
Udupi to Nainital: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Udupi to Nainital is about 2405 km by road, roughly 48.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2405 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹83,123 · Ertiga ₹1,05,850 · Innova ₹1,10,395 · Innova Crysta ₹1,36,048 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,87,668
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,650 · AC Seater ₹4,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,850 · AC Sleeper ₹5,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,440 · Third AC ₹3,400 · Second AC ₹4,840 · First AC ₹6,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nainital.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Udupi to Nainital. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Hubballi295 km from Udupi
Karnataka
- Dharashiv720 km from Udupi
Maharashtra
- Chikhaldara1225 km from Udupi
Maharashtra
- Sanchi1520 km from Udupi
Madhya Pradesh
- Gwalior1915 km from Udupi
Madhya Pradesh
- Budaun2205 km from Udupi
Uttar Pradesh
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Things to Do in Nainital
Cave Garden
2 km further up from Mallital (northern end of the lake) is a cave complex, developed and maintained by the local administration. This consists of a series of six caves…
Guano Hills
These hills in the Pangot village are excellent for walks through forests of thick oak, bamboo and deodar. Some rare birds such as the grey woodpecker and black-chinned…
Gurney House
This is the former home of Jim Corbett. It has been converted into a museum and houses Corbett memorabilia.
Naina Devi Temple
One story tells us that this temple was constructed in the 15th century during the Kushan reign but another version states that it was built by Moti Ram Shah.
Naina Lake
Naini Lake is set amidst seven mountains that surround this stagnant water pool and high peaks that almost touch the sky.
Naina Devi Temple
The temple was destroyed during the Landslip of 1880, and was rebuilt. It is on the lake's northern shore.
Suggested Nainital Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Nainital
- Travel from Udupi to Nainital (about 48.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Nainital Lake
Day 2Explore Nainital
- Visit Birla Vidya Mandir
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Naina Devi Temple
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Naina Lake
- Head back to Udupi
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