Nearest railway station to Joshimath, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Joshimath, about 132 km away in a straight line, with 10 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 151 km away, with 109 trains.
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Joshimath at 132 km away in a straight line, but only 10 trains serve it. Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 133 km is almost the same distance and much better with 30 trains and direct service from Delhi, Kolkata and Pune. Kotdwara (KTW) at 135 km has 10 trains with 2 direct from Delhi. For the most options with many trains, Haridwar (HW) at 151 km has 109 trains with direct service from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune. Najibabad Jn (NBD) at 158 km has 75 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. Yog Nagari Rishikesh is closer at 133 km with 30 trains and 7 direct from Delhi in 7 hours.
Railway stations near Joshimath
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 132 km | 10 |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 133 km | 30 |
| Kotdwara (KTW) | 135 km | 10 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
151 km | 109 |
| Najibabad Jn (NBD) bigger station, more trains |
158 km | 75 |
Straight-line distance from the Joshimath 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 Joshimath by train
- Book to Haridwar (HW) at 151 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 shown; your road journey from the station will be longer.
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 133 km is closer with 30 trains.
Questions about reaching Joshimath by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Joshimath?
Rishikesh (RKSH) at 132 km in a straight line with 10 trains, or Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 133 km with 30 trains.
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Haridwar?
19 direct trains, with the fastest taking about 3.4 hours.
What other stations are near Joshimath?
Najibabad Jn (NBD) is 158 km away with 75 trains.
Which big railway station is near Joshimath?
Haridwar (HW), about 151 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.