How to Reach Ranikhet in Almora

By Flight: The nearest airport to reach Ranikhet is the Pantnagar airport which is located approximately 109 kilometers away from Ranikhet. Post the flight travel, you can hire a taxi (about 3.5 hours of travel) or you can also travel by local bus (2 hours 30 mins) transport service. From major cities like Delhi, there are direct flights available to reach Pantnagar. This option is convenient for people living in and around Delhi.

By Train: The nearest railway station to reach Ranikhet is Kathgodam which is about 75 km away from Ranikhet. There are many trains that go through Kathgodam like CNB Garib Rath (12256), KGM DDN Express (14119) or UTR Sampark K express (12255).

By Road:

By Bus: Ranikhet is very well-connected by all the major cities in India and nearby cities like Kathgodam (75 km), Nainital (56 km), Ramnagar (96 km), and direct buses from Delhi (359 km) which can take about 7-8 hours of travel. This can also be one of the best ways to reach Ranikhet. There are other means of transport like cab services or self-drive services from nearby cities like Haldwani and Nainital.

By Car: Traveling to Ranikhet by road is also a good option depending on the distance and place you are traveling from. Delhi, a major city, is about 359 km from Ranikhet and will take about 7-8 hours of travel. There are many such cities nearby that can make traveling by road easy. Being a hill station, especially during winters, one must be very cautious while traveling. You can also opt for Local taxis from places like Haldwani, Nainital, Kathgodam who are well-known to the local roads.