Travel overview
How to Get to Nainital
By air
Pantnagar Airport has limited services and is the nearest airport; Delhi is the common larger gateway for travellers prepared for a longer road journey.
By train
Kathgodam is the nearest principal railhead, followed by bus or taxi up to Nainital.
By bus and road
Roadways buses and taxis connect Nainital with Haldwani, Kathgodam and regional towns. Peak-season parking and entry controls may require transfer from designated points.
Always use the terminal and boarding point printed on the latest ticket; similarly named stations can be far apart.