Nearest railway station to Bhimtal Lake, Uttarakhand
Kathgodam (KGM) is the nearest railway station to Bhimtal Lake, about 8.6 km away in a straight line, with 20 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Rampur, about 82 km away, with 66 trains.
Kathgodam (KGM) is the nearest station to Bhimtal Lake, very close at just 8.6 km away in a straight line, with 20 trains. It has direct trains from Delhi (3 trains, 5.6 hours), Mumbai (1 train, 26.9 hours), and Kolkata (1 train, 35.8 hours). For more trains, Lalkua Jn (LKU), further at 31 km with 62 trains, offers far better frequency and more city connections.
Kathgodam suits Delhi travelers well with 3 direct trains, fastest 5.6 hours. Lalkua Jn has even better Delhi service with 5 trains, fastest 4.4 hours, plus service from Mumbai (3 trains, 24.5 hours), Kolkata (2 trains, 22.7 hours), and even Bengaluru (1 train, 49.4 hours). Lalkua's greater frequency makes it preferable despite being further.
Railway stations near Bhimtal Lake
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Kathgodam (KGM) | 8.6 km | 20 |
| Haldwani (HDW) | 14 km | 20 |
| Lalkua Jn (LKU) | 31 km | 62 |
| Rudrapur Sidcul Halt (RPSC) | 32 km | 10 |
| Gularbhoj (GUB) | 36 km | 12 |
| Rampur (RMU) bigger station, more trains |
82 km | 66 |
Straight-line distance from the Bhimtal Lake 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 Kathgodam from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 3 | 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi about 5 h 35 min |
| Mumbai | 1 | 21907 MMCT KGM SF Express about 26 h 55 min |
| Kolkata | 1 | 13019 Bagh Express about 35 h 50 min |
Direct trains to Rampur from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 13 | 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi about 3 h 8 min |
| Mumbai | 1 | 22543 BDTS LKU SF Express about 24 h 51 min |
| Kolkata | 4 | 13005 HWH ASR Mail about 25 h 40 min |
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Tips for reaching Bhimtal Lake by train
- Kathgodam (KGM) is just 8.6 km away, the closest option for Bhimtal Lake.
- Delhi has 3 direct trains to Kathgodam, fastest 5.6 hours.
- Lalkua Jn (LKU) at 31 km has more trains (62) and a faster Delhi service (4.4 hours).
- All distances are straight-line; they are not road distances.
Questions about reaching Bhimtal Lake by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Bhimtal Lake?
Kathgodam (KGM), just 8.6 km away in a straight line, with 20 trains.
How many direct trains from Delhi to Bhimtal Lake?
Delhi has 3 direct trains to Kathgodam (5.6 hours) or 5 to Lalkua Jn (4.4 hours).
Which station near Bhimtal has the most trains?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), 31 km away with 62 trains, offers more frequent service than Kathgodam.
Which big railway station is near Bhimtal Lake?
Rampur (RMU), about 82 km away in a straight line, has 66 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Kathgodam?
Yes, 3 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Kathgodam. The fastest, 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi, takes about 5.6 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.