Nearest railway station to Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Tanakpur (TPU) is the nearest railway station to Pithoragarh, about 59 km away in a straight line, with 22 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Lalkua Jn, about 89 km away, with 62 trains.
Tanakpur (TPU) is the nearest station to Pithoragarh at 59 km in a straight line, with 22 trains and 2 direct trains from Delhi (9.2 hours). Banbasa (BNSA) at 67 km has 14 trains and 1 direct train from Delhi (9.1 hours). Kathgodam (KGM) is 74 km with 20 trains, and Haldwani (HDW) is 78 km with 20 trains. Both have 3 direct trains from Delhi.
Kathgodam has direct trains from Delhi (5.6 hours), Mumbai (26.9 hours), and Kolkata (35.8 hours). Haldwani has the same cities with similar timings: Delhi (5.0 hours), Mumbai (26.3 hours), and Kolkata (35.2 hours). Lalkua Jn (LKU) at 89 km has many more trains and better connections from multiple cities.
Railway stations near Pithoragarh
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Tanakpur (TPU) | 59 km | 22 |
| Banbasa (BNSA) | 67 km | 14 |
| Chakarpur (CKK) | 73 km | 8 |
| Kathgodam (KGM) | 74 km | 20 |
| Haldwani (HDW) | 78 km | 20 |
| Lalkua Jn (LKU) bigger station, more trains |
89 km | 62 |
| Rampur (RMU) bigger station, more trains |
146 km | 66 |
Straight-line distance from the Pithoragarh 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 Tanakpur from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 2 | 15091 DOZ TPU Express about 9 h 10 min |
Direct trains to Lalkua Jn from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5 | 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi about 4 h 24 min |
| Mumbai | 3 | 22975 BDTS RMR Sfast about 24 h 30 min |
| Kolkata | 2 | 12353 HWH LKU Express about 22 h 40 min |
| Bengaluru | 1 | 15301 SBC LKU Express about 49 h 24 min |
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Tips for reaching Pithoragarh by train
- Tanakpur (TPU), 59 km away with 22 trains, has direct Delhi trains but Kathgodam offers more options.
- From Delhi, Haldwani is fastest at 5.0 hours among the nearby stations.
- Straight-line distances are given; the road journey will be longer.
- Lalkua Jn (LKU), 89 km away with 62 trains, has Delhi trains in 4.4 hours.
Questions about reaching Pithoragarh by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Pithoragarh?
Tanakpur (TPU), about 59 km away in a straight line, with 22 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.
Which railway station near Pithoragarh has the most trains?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 89 km away in a straight line, with 62 trains.
Which big railway station is near Pithoragarh?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 89 km away in a straight line, has 62 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Tanakpur?
Yes, 2 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Tanakpur. The fastest, 15091 DOZ TPU Express, takes about 9.2 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.