There are 7 ways to get from Nainital to Kālka by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jntrain 12207
- Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalkatrain 12011 / ...
11h 31m₹1,043–3,783Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarhtrain 14609 / ...
14h 11mDrive 413.6 km
- Drive from Nainital to Kālkacar 413.6 km
7h 5m₹4,623–6,678Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Kālkataxi 413.6 km
7h 5m₹7,000–9,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Nainital to Pantnagar Airport (PGH)taxi
- Fly from Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane PGH - IXC
9h 57m₹11,293–31,371Bus via Rohini
- Take the bus from Nainital to Delhibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Delhi to Kalkabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
15h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Nainital to Haridwarbus
- Take the bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus
- Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalkabus
21h 3m
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nainital to Kālka is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nainital to Kālka is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nainital to Kālka. However, there are services departing from Nainital and arriving at Kalka via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nainital to Kālka. However, there are services departing from Kathgodam and arriving at Kalka via Ambala Cant Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Nainital and Kālka is 498 km. The road distance is 413.6 km.
The best way to get from Nainital to Kālka without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Nainital to Kālka, including transfers.
Nainital to Kālka bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Nainital station.
Nainital to Kālka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kathgodam station.
The best way to get from Nainital to Kālka is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Rohini, which costs and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Nainital, India and Kālka, Haryana, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nainital to Kalka via Kathgodam and Ambala Cant Jn in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nainital to Kalka via Delhi in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi, Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
Flights from Pantnagar Airport to Chandigarh International Airport via Delhi, Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kathgodam to Ambala Cant Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Ambala Cant Jn to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Haridwar Jn to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nainital to Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nainital to Haridwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- expresslineparibahan@gmail.com
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Delhi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Haridwar to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹500–700
- AC Himdhara
- ₹800–1,100
- Ordinary
- ₹600–750
- AC
- ₹1,200–1,500
Bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Kalka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–550
- Website
- hrtchp.com
- Ordinary
- ₹330–430
- AC Himdhara
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
Lakshya Taxi
- Phone
- +91 95 40 10 71 30
- Website
- lakshyataxi.com
Mera TaxiWala
- Phone
- +91 98 10 47 41 48
- Website
- merataxiwala.com
Spice Cabs
- Phone
- +91 85 10 01 49 99
- Website
- spicecabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nainital to Kālka bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Delhi station.
Nainital to Kālka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Cant Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nainital to Kālka is 414 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Nainital to Kālka.
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