Kathgodam to Nainital is at a distance of 34 KM from Kathgodam railway station and driving time of 1 hour, Nainital is the most frequently visited place from Kathgodam.

Kathgodam to Nainital Taxi Fare for 2019 & 2020 starts at Rs. 900 for an Alto car during Off-Season and during peak season its around Rs. 1,200.

The mentioned prices are till the Mall road and not for all hotels which might be located in different places. Hence, its always better to confirm the price for the hotel if you need a drop from Kathgodam to your hotel in Nainital. For example, a price from Kathgodam to Naini Retreat, which is located in Ayarphatta side of Nainital might increase by Rs. 150 because of steep climb and far off location from Mall road.

Kathgodam to Nainital Shared Taxi Services – Another option for budget travel is to go for shared taxis from Kathgodam to Nainital. The idea is to pay only for individual seats and not for the complete taxi. This option is good for single traveler or a couple. The per seat charges from Kathgodam to Nainital is around Rs. 200 till Mall road. The only drawback is that you need to wait till all the seats are occupied and then only the cab would leave. The waiting time is not more than 30 mins.

Kathgodam to Naintal Bus Services – Bus is also a good option for those who are on a tight budget. Bus normally takes around 1 Hour 30 minutes to reach Nainital and only government buses ply on this route. The normal bus ticket charges are Rs. 100 per seat till Nainital. However, because of most government offices in Nainital you might find it difficult to get a proper seat. To get a bus from Kathgodam railway station you need to come out of the station till the main road and from there you need to check the buses going to Nainital. This activity might take 30 minutes. However, the buses are mostly in good condition and  you get to experience the local travel.