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Shimla, India → Nainital, India

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Shimla to Nainital

Cheapest
8 h 21 min
Car
497 km.
from $27
Other
10 h 10 min
Taxi, Train
288 km.
from $96.67
17 h 5 min
Bus, Train
288 km.
from $25.43
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
288 km.
from $106.80
11 h 40 min
Bus, Train
288 km.
from $36.78
17 h 39 min
288 km.
from $34.13
6 h 12 min
Plane, Taxi
288 km.
from $151.50

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chandigarh International Airport to Pantnagar
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$431.95
Plane from Shimla Airport to Pantnagar
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.28–$177.86

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Chandigarh to Ramnagar
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$3.30–$63.52
Train from Haridwar Jn to Kathgodam
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.79–$45.74

Bus operators

HRTC

Phone:
9418000529
Email:
Website:
online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
Bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwar
Ave. Duration:
8h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$17.53
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.05–$4.45
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$13.97

Northern Travels

Phone:
+91 8894755055
Email:
Website:
northernbuses.com/
Bus from Shimla to Zirakpur
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79

Fasttrack Travels

Phone:
+919319411266
Email:
Website:
fasttrackbus.in/
Bus from Kashmere Gate to Nainital
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.80–$22.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shimla to Nainital?

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Nainital is to bus and train via Haridwar which costs $15.22 - $65.22 and takes 17h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Nainital?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Nainital is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 12m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Shimla to Nainital?

The distance between Shimla and Nainital is 561 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Nainital without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Nainital without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 10m and costs $43.48 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Nainital?

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Shimla to Nainital, including transfers.

Can I drive from Shimla to Nainital?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Nainital is 491 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Shimla to Nainital.

Where can I stay near Nainital?

There are 910+ hotels available in Nainital. Prices start at $14.40 per night.
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