Nearest railway station to Gangotri, Uttarakhand
Harrawala (HRW) is the nearest railway station to Gangotri, about 115 km away in a straight line, with 5 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 139 km away, with 109 trains.
Harrawala (HRW) and Dehradoon (DDN) are the nearest railway stations to Gangotri at 115 km away in a straight line. Harrawala has only 5 trains. Dehradoon has 38 trains with 6 direct from Delhi and 2 from Kolkata. Rishikesh (RKSH) at 117 km has only 10 trains. For the most options with many trains, Haridwar (HW) at 139 km has 109 trains with direct service from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune. Roorkee (RK) at 163 km has 120 trains.
Haridwar is your best choice for many direct connections. Delhi has 19 direct trains, the fastest in about 3.4 hours. Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune also have direct trains. Roorkee has even more trains with 120 total and 19 direct from Delhi in 2.7 hours. Dehradoon is closest at 115 km with 6 direct trains from Delhi in 4.8 hours.
Railway stations near Gangotri
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Harrawala (HRW) | 115 km | 5 |
| Dehradoon (DDN) | 115 km | 38 |
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 117 km | 10 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
139 km | 109 |
| Roorkee (RK) bigger station, more trains |
163 km | 120 |
Straight-line distance from the Gangotri 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 by train
- Book to Haridwar (HW) at 139 km or Roorkee (RK) at 163 km for the most trains and direct connections.
- From Delhi, 19 direct trains run to Haridwar, fastest in about 3.4 hours.
- Straight-line distances are shown; your road journey from the station will be longer.
- Dehradoon (DDN) at 115 km is closest with 38 trains.
Questions about reaching Gangotri by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Gangotri?
Harrawala (HRW) and Dehradoon (DDN) are both 115 km away. Dehradoon has 38 trains while Harrawala has only 5.
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Haridwar?
19 direct trains, with the fastest taking about 3.4 hours.
Which big station near Gangotri has the most trains?
Roorkee (RK) at 163 km with 120 trains, or Haridwar (HW) at 139 km with 109 trains.
Which big railway station is near Gangotri?
Haridwar (HW), about 139 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.