Nearest railway station to Badrinath, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Badrinath, about 135 km away in a straight line, with 10 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 156 km away, with 109 trains.
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Badrinath at 135 km away in a straight line, but only 10 trains serve it. Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 136 km is almost the same distance and much better with 30 trains and direct service from Delhi, Kolkata and Pune. Virbhadra (VRH) at 140 km has 16 trains with 3 direct from Delhi. For more choices, Haridwar (HW) at 156 km has 109 trains with many direct connections from big cities.
Haridwar is your best option for trains and direct connections. Delhi has 19 direct trains to Haridwar, the fastest in about 3.4 hours. Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune also have direct trains. If you prefer a closer station, Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 136 km has 7 direct trains from Delhi, taking about 7 hours.
Railway stations near Badrinath
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 135 km | 10 |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 136 km | 30 |
| Virbhadra (VRH) | 140 km | 16 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
156 km | 109 |
| Najibabad Jn (NBD) bigger station, more trains |
169 km | 75 |
Straight-line distance from the Badrinath map point. By road it is longer, often much longer in hills. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Direct trains to Haridwar from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 19 | 22457 Vande Bharat Express about 3 h 21 min |
| Mumbai | 3 | 22917 BDTS HW SF Express about 25 h 45 min |
| Kolkata | 3 | 13035 Upasana Express about 26 h 50 min |
| Pune | 1 | 17363 Ubl-ynrk Weekly Express about 36 h 55 min |
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Tips for reaching Badrinath by train
- Book to Haridwar (HW) at 156 km with 109 trains for the most direct connections from big cities.
- From Delhi, 19 direct trains run to Haridwar, fastest in about 3.4 hours.
- Straight-line distances are given; your road journey from the station will be longer.
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 136 km is a closer option with 30 trains.
Questions about reaching Badrinath by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Badrinath?
Rishikesh (RKSH) at 135 km in a straight line with 10 trains, but Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 136 km is better with 30 trains.
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Haridwar?
19 direct trains from Delhi to Haridwar, with the fastest taking about 3.4 hours.
Should I book to Rishikesh or Haridwar for Badrinath?
Haridwar (HW) at 156 km has 109 trains. Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 136 km has 30 trains and is closer.
Which big railway station is near Badrinath?
Haridwar (HW), about 156 km away in a straight line, has 109 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Haridwar?
Yes, 19 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Haridwar. The fastest, 22457 Vande Bharat Express, takes about 3.4 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.