Nearest railway station to Gangotri National Park, Uttarakhand
Harrawala (HRW) is the nearest railway station to Gangotri National Park, about 135 km away in a straight line, with 5 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 158 km away, with 109 trains.
Dehradoon (DDN) is the busiest of the closest stations to Gangotri National Park, 136 km away in a straight line, with 38 trains. Delhi has 6 direct trains, fastest 4.8 hours. Kolkata has 2 direct trains, fastest 29.2 hours. Rishikesh (RKSH), also 136 km away, has only 10 trains and no direct city connections. For many more options, Haridwar (HW), 158 km away with 109 trains, has direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune.
Dehradoon suits Delhi travelers with 6 direct trains, fastest 4.8 hours. Haridwar provides even more Delhi service: 19 trains, fastest 3.4 hours. Haridwar also connects to Mumbai (3 trains, 25.8 hours), Kolkata (3 trains, 26.8 hours), and Pune (1 train, 36.9 hours). Despite being slightly farther, Haridwar's frequency makes it worthwhile.
Railway stations near Gangotri National Park
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Harrawala (HRW) | 135 km | 5 |
| Dehradoon (DDN) | 136 km | 38 |
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 136 km | 10 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
158 km | 109 |
| Najibabad Jn (NBD) bigger station, more trains |
182 km | 75 |
Straight-line distance from the Gangotri National Park 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 Gangotri National Park by train
- Dehradoon (DDN) at 136 km is among the nearest, with 38 trains and Delhi service (6 trains, 4.8 hours).
- Haridwar (HW), 158 km away with 109 trains, has more options including 19 Delhi trains in 3.4 hours.
- All distances are straight-line; they are not road distances.
- Rishikesh is also 136 km away but has fewer trains (10) and no direct city connections.
Questions about reaching Gangotri National Park by train
Which railway station is best for Gangotri National Park?
Dehradoon (DDN), 136 km away in a straight line, or Haridwar (HW) 158 km away for more frequent trains.
How many direct trains from Delhi to Gangotri area?
Delhi has 6 direct trains to Dehradoon (4.8 hours) or 19 to Haridwar (3.4 hours).
Which station near Gangotri has the most trains?
Haridwar (HW) with 109 trains is the largest, though Dehradoon's 38 trains are also good.
Which is the nearest railway station to Gangotri National Park?
Harrawala (HRW) is the nearest railway station to Gangotri National Park, about 135 km away in a straight line. 5 trains stop there.
Which big railway station is near Gangotri National Park?
Haridwar (HW), about 158 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.