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Dehradun
Nainital
Dehradun → Haridwar → Kotdwar → Haldwani → Nainital
Distance
290km
Drive Time
7hrs
Highway
Via Haridwar & Haldwani
Cab From
₹3,300
Your Route at a Glance
Dehradun
Nainital
Distance
290 km
Miles
180 mi
Duration
7-8 hours
Stops
3
Route Overview
Dehradun to Nainital Road Guide
290
km
7
hours
Via Haridwar & Haldwani
highway
Mix of highway and mountain roads. Scenic but long drive.
Your Journey
En-Route Stops
3 stops along 290 km
Dehradun
Start · km 0
Haridwar
Rest stop · Food & refreshments
Kotdwar
Rest stop · Food & refreshments
Haldwani
Rest stop · Food & refreshments
Nainital
Destination · 290 km
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Dehradun to Nainital Cab Fare
All-inclusive · No hidden charges
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
SUV
Innova Crysta / Ertiga · 6-7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 290 km one-way.
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Tips & Insights
Best Time to Travel
March to June, September to November.
Local Insider Tip
This is a long mountain drive. Consider a halt at Haridwar to break the journey.
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Dehradun to Nainital FAQs
The road distance from Dehradun to Nainital is approximately 290 km via Via Haridwar & Haldwani. The driving time is 7-8 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.
A cab from Dehradun to Nainital starts at ₹3,300 for an AC Sedan. SUV (Innova/Ertiga) starts at ₹4200. Toll and state tax extra at actual.
The drive from Dehradun to Nainital takes approximately 7-8 hours via Via Haridwar & Haldwani. Starting early morning (5-6 AM) helps avoid traffic and reduces travel time.
The recommended route is via Via Haridwar & Haldwani. This offers the best road conditions and shortest travel time. Our experienced drivers know all the routes and will choose the optimal path based on current conditions.
Yes, Triveni Cabs offers both one-way and round-trip cab service from Dehradun to Nainital. One-way cab saves you up to 50% compared to round-trip when you need only a single direction drop.
The Via Haridwar & Haldwani route is well-lit on highway sections, but we recommend daytime travel for the safest experience. Our drivers are experienced in night driving if needed, and all vehicles have GPS tracking.
We offer Sedan (Swift Dzire/Etios), SUV (Innova/Ertiga), and Tempo Traveller (12-seater) for the Dehradun to Nainital route. All vehicles are AC, well-maintained, and GPS-equipped.
Toll charges and state tax are extra and paid at actual during the journey. Our driver handles all toll payments. You can also check our toll cost page for an estimate.
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