Nainital to Delhi Road Distance: 300 km · 6-7 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Nainital → Haldwani → Moradabad → Ghaziabad → Delhi
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Distance
300km
Drive time
6hrs
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Driving Nainital to Delhi: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
What the Nainital to Delhi road is actually like
The Nainital run is really two different drives. The first is NH-9 across the plains: Ghaziabad, Hapur, the Ganga crossing at Garhmukteshwar, then Moradabad and Rampur, with truck traffic that thickens through the middle of the day, so we like to be out of Delhi before six. Haldwani is the place to stop, and not only for lunch; it is the last flat town, so we fill the tank and buy water there because choices thin out once the climb starts. From Kathgodam the road tips upward and the second drive begins: thirty-odd kilometres of hairpins through Ranibagh and Jeolikote, the engine working in low gear and the lake appearing suddenly at the top. In the monsoon, July through September, this hill section is where the slips happen and the road can close without notice, so we check before setting out. From December to February there can be snow above the town and the driver carries chains if it is forecast. If Nainital is heaving, Bhimtal is a short turn off the same climb and far quieter.
How far is Delhi from Nainital?
The distance from Nainital to Delhi is 300 km by road via NH-9 via Haldwani & Moradabad, and the drive takes about 6-7 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
300 km
Drive Time
6-7 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹2,143
Nainital to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 300 km (186 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 6-7 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-9 via Haldwani & Moradabad
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹2,143 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Nainital to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 300 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 6-7 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 7-9 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Nainital to Delhi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹270
01Rampur Toll Plaza
- At km
- 80 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹65
02Moradabad Toll Plaza
- At km
- 130 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
03Ghaziabad Toll Plaza
- At km
- 270 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹85
Total one-way toll
₹270
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Nainital to Delhi cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 300 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
Buy Nainital candles (famous souvenir) before leaving. Start before 7 AM for comfortable drive.
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Nainital to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Nainital to Delhi by road?
The road distance from Nainital to Delhi is 300 km via NH-9 via Haldwani & Moradabad, running through Haldwani, Moradabad, Ghaziabad. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Nainital to Delhi?
About 6-7 hours via NH-9 via Haldwani & Moradabad in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Nainital to Delhi cost?
A cab from Nainital to Delhi starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Nainital to Delhi drive broken up?
The route passes Haldwani then Moradabad then Ghaziabad. On a 6-7 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Haldwani before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Moradabad.
Which vehicle is best for the Nainital to Delhi road?
This route includes hill sections, so the vehicle matters more than on a plains run. An Ertiga or Innova Crysta from ₹4,500 handles gradients and hairpins with a full load better than a sedan, and a Tempo Traveller from ₹6,900 is the usual choice for a group. The road-condition notes on this page describe the stretch in detail.
What is the best time to travel from Nainital to Delhi?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Delhi end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Nainital to Delhi?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 6-7 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Nainital to Delhi?
Self-driving Nainital to Delhi costs roughly ₹2,143 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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