Suddenly longing to make a trip to Nainital during the Durga Puja Holidays? Facing the challenge of high flight prices and the unavailability of direct train tickets? Let's explore our options and find a solution! P.S. These options may only be suitable if you have few extra days in hand! The fastest way to reach is without doubt by Air. However, it may be very expensive, specifically during peak seasons! The nearest Airport being Pantnagar, located about 70km away in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. However, no direct flights are available from Kolkata, so will have to face the hassles of layover. To start with, probably the fastest and most convenient way to reach Nainital from Kolkata by road is by the Train : 12353 - Lal Kuan Weekly SF Express which takes 22h45m from Howrah Junction to Lal Kuan Junction. Lal Kuan is 61.4Km from Nainital. Boats in Hugli River, Kolkata Nainital