Nearest railway station to Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Kathgodam (KGM) is the nearest railway station to Bhimtal, about 9.4 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 very close to Bhimtal at just 9.4 km in a straight line, with 20 trains and direct trains from Delhi (3 trains, 5.6 hours), Mumbai (1 train, 26.9 hours), and Kolkata (1 train, 35.8 hours). Haldwani (HDW) is 15 km with 20 trains and similar direct connections. Lalkua Jn (LKU) is 31 km with 62 trains offering more options. Rampur (RMU) at 82 km has 66 trains with the fastest Delhi service.
Haldwani has 3 direct trains from Delhi (5.0 hours), 1 from Mumbai (26.3 hours), and 1 from Kolkata (35.2 hours). Lalkua Jn has 5 direct trains from Delhi (4.4 hours), 3 from Mumbai (24.5 hours), 2 from Kolkata (22.7 hours), and 1 from Bengaluru (49.4 hours). Rampur has 13 direct trains from Delhi (3.1 hours), 1 from Mumbai (24.9 hours), and 4 from Kolkata (25.7 hours).
Railway stations near Bhimtal
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Kathgodam (KGM) | 9.4 km | 20 |
| Haldwani (HDW) | 15 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 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 by train
- Kathgodam (KGM), just 9.4 km away with 20 trains, is the nearest station.
- From Delhi, Haldwani is fastest at 5.0 hours; Kathgodam takes 5.6 hours.
- Lalkua Jn (LKU), 31 km away with 62 trains, has 5 direct trains from Delhi (4.4 hours).
- Straight-line distances are given; the road journey will be longer.
Questions about reaching Bhimtal by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Bhimtal?
Kathgodam (KGM), just 9.4 km away in a straight line, with 20 trains.
How many direct trains are there from Delhi to Haldwani?
3 direct trains run from Delhi to Haldwani. The fastest takes about 5.0 hours.
How many trains stop at Lalkua Jn?
62 trains stop at Lalkua Jn, which is 31 km away in a straight line.
Which big railway station is near Bhimtal?
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.