Nearest railway station to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath, about 102 km away in a straight line, with 10 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 124 km away, with 109 trains.
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath at 102 km away in a straight line, but only 10 trains serve it. Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 103 km is almost the same distance and much better with 30 trains and direct service from Delhi, Kolkata and Pune. Harrawala (HRW) at 107 km has only 5 trains. For the most options with many trains, Haridwar (HW) at 124 km has 109 trains with direct service from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Pune. Najibabad Jn (NBD) at 144 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 103 km with 30 trains and 7 direct from Delhi in 7 hours.
Railway stations near Kedarnath
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 102 km | 10 |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 103 km | 30 |
| Harrawala (HRW) | 107 km | 5 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
124 km | 109 |
| Najibabad Jn (NBD) bigger station, more trains |
144 km | 75 |
Straight-line distance from the Kedarnath 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 Kedarnath by train
- Book to Haridwar (HW) at 124 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 103 km is closer with 30 trains.
Questions about reaching Kedarnath by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath?
Rishikesh (RKSH) at 102 km in a straight line with 10 trains, or Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) at 103 km with 30 trains.
How many direct trains run from Delhi to Haridwar?
19 direct trains, with the fastest taking about 3.4 hours.
Which big station near Kedarnath has the most trains?
Haridwar (HW) at 124 km with 109 trains.
Which big railway station is near Kedarnath?
Haridwar (HW), about 124 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.