Nearest railway station to Satopanth Glacier, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh (RKSH) is the nearest railway station to Satopanth Glacier, about 126 km away in a straight line, with 10 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Haridwar, about 146 km away, with 109 trains.
Rishikesh (RKSH), Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK), and Virbhadra (VRH) are all quite far from Satopanth Glacier: 126 km, 126 km, and 130 km respectively. Rishikesh and Yog Nagari have 10 and 30 trains, while Virbhadra has 16. These small stations offer limited options. Haridwar (HW) at 146 km with 109 trains and Najibabad Jn (NBD) at 161 km with 75 trains are more practical.
Yog Nagari Rishikesh has 7 direct trains from Delhi (7.0 hours), 1 from Kolkata (34.8 hours), and 1 from Pune (38.5 hours). Virbhadra has 3 direct trains from Delhi (6.5 hours). Haridwar has 19 direct trains from Delhi (3.4 hours), 3 from Mumbai (25.8 hours), 3 from Kolkata (26.8 hours), and 1 from Pune (36.9 hours).
Railway stations near Satopanth Glacier
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Rishikesh (RKSH) | 126 km | 10 |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 126 km | 30 |
| Virbhadra (VRH) | 130 km | 16 |
| Haridwar (HW) bigger station, more trains |
146 km | 109 |
| Najibabad Jn (NBD) bigger station, more trains |
161 km | 75 |
Straight-line distance from the Satopanth Glacier 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 Satopanth Glacier by train
- Haridwar (HW), 146 km away with 109 trains, has far more options than the closer but smaller stations.
- From Delhi, Haridwar is fastest at 3.4 hours with 19 direct trains.
- All distances here are straight-line; the road journey will be much longer.
- Najibabad Jn (NBD), 161 km away with 75 trains, is a backup with 3 direct trains from Delhi (5.0 hours).
Questions about reaching Satopanth Glacier by train
Which is the nearest railway station to Satopanth Glacier?
Rishikesh (RKSH) and Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK), both about 126 km away in a straight line.
How many direct trains are there from Delhi to Haridwar?
19 direct trains run from Delhi to Haridwar. The fastest takes about 3.4 hours.
Which railway station near Satopanth Glacier has the most trains?
Haridwar (HW), about 146 km away in a straight line, with 109 trains.
Which big railway station is near Satopanth Glacier?
Haridwar (HW), about 146 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.