Train
Delhi to Nainital train
Nearest station Kathgodam, then 35 km by road. Fastest 5 h 35 min. We book confirmed tickets, never waitlisted.
- From
- ₹205 a ticket
- Fastest
- 5 h 35 min
- Trains a day
- 3
- Station
- Kathgodam
Trains to Kathgodam
| Train | Leaves | Arrives | Time | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathgodam Shatabdi12040 · Daily | 6:20 amNew Delhi | 11:55 amKathgodam | 5 h 35 min | CC |
| Utraitia Samprk Krti15035 · Daily | 4:00 pmOld Delhi | 10:45 pmKathgodam | 6 h 45 min | CC |
| Ranikhet Express15013 · Daily | 10:05 pmOld Delhi | 5:05 am +1Kathgodam | 7 h | SL, 3A, 2A |
Questions
How much is the Delhi to Nainital train fare?
Sleeper (SL) ₹205; AC chair car (CC) ₹420–₹870; AC 3 tier (3A) ₹520; AC 2 tier (2A) ₹800, a ticket. Shatabdi and Rajdhani fares rise as the train fills. We confirm the exact fare before you pay.
Which is the fastest train from Delhi to Nainital?
Kathgodam Shatabdi (12040): leaves New Delhi at 6:20 am, reaches Kathgodam at 11:55 am, 5 h 35 min. Runs daily.
Which Delhi station do trains to Nainital leave from?
Mostly Old Delhi; also New Delhi. Your ticket names the station.
Is there a railway station in Nainital?
No. Nearest station Kathgodam, then 35 km by road (about 1 h–1½ h). We can book the cab with the ticket.
Can you get a confirmed ticket at short notice?
We try the general quota first and tatkal when it opens (10 am the day before for AC, 11 am for sleeper). We don't sell waitlisted tickets: if nothing confirms, we tell you and suggest a bus or a cab.