Nearest railway station to Rānikhet, Uttarakhand
Ramnagar (RMR) is the nearest railway station to Rānikhet, about 41 km away in a straight line, with 22 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Lalkua Jn, about 64 km away, with 62 trains.
Ramnagar (RMR) is the nearest railway station to Rānikhet, about 41 km away in a straight line, with 22 trains and 1 direct train from Mumbai. Kathgodam (KGM), 43 km away, has 20 trains and direct trains from Delhi (3), Mumbai (1), and Kolkata (1). Haldwani (HDW), 49 km away, also offers 20 trains with similar direct connections.
Delhi sends the most trains to the nearby stations, with 3 direct trains to Kathgodam (fastest 5.6 hours) and 3 to Haldwani (fastest 5 hours). Lalkua Jn (LKU), 64 km away, has 62 trains with direct connections from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. For more options, consider Rampur (RMU), 104 km away with 66 trains. From any station, the final journey to Rānikhet is by road.
Railway stations near Rānikhet
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Ramnagar (RMR) | 41 km | 22 |
| Kathgodam (KGM) | 43 km | 20 |
| Haldwani (HDW) | 49 km | 20 |
| Pirumadara (PRM) | 51 km | 8 |
| Gaushala (GWS) | 56 km | 8 |
| Lalkua Jn (LKU) bigger station, more trains |
64 km | 62 |
| Rampur (RMU) bigger station, more trains |
104 km | 66 |
Straight-line distance from the Rānikhet 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 Ramnagar from big cities
| From | Direct trains | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1 | 22975 BDTS RMR Sfast about 27 h 25 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 Rānikhet by train
- Haldwani (HDW) offers a slight advantage with fastest trains from Delhi at 5 hours.
- From Delhi, 3 direct trains reach both Kathgodam and Haldwani.
- Lalkua Jn (LKU), 64 km away, has 62 trains for more flexibility.
- All distances shown are straight-line.
Questions about reaching Rānikhet by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Rānikhet?
Ramnagar (RMR), about 41 km away in a straight line, with 22 trains.
What is the fastest train from Delhi to Rānikhet area?
The fastest is to Haldwani (HDW), about 49 km away, with 3 direct trains from Delhi in about 5 hours.
Which larger station is nearby?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 64 km away, with 62 trains and many direct connections.
Which big railway station is near Rānikhet?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 64 km away in a straight line, has 62 trains.
Are there direct trains from Delhi to Lalkua Jn?
Yes, 5 direct trains run from Delhi stations to Lalkua Jn. The fastest, 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi, takes about 4.4 hours.
Place location: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trains: Indian Railways timetable. Not affiliated with Indian Railways.