Nearest railway station to Thal, Uttarakhand
Tanakpur (TPU) is the nearest railway station to Thal, about 85 km away in a straight line, with 22 trains stopping there. The nearest big station is Lalkua Jn, about 103 km away, with 62 trains.
Tanakpur (TPU) and Kathgodam (KGM) are both equally close to Thal at about 85 km away in a straight line. Tanakpur has 22 trains with 2 direct trains from Delhi (9.2 hours fastest). Kathgodam has 20 trains with 3 direct trains from Delhi (5.6 hours fastest), plus trains from Mumbai and Kolkata. Kathgodam is the better option for faster connections and more variety.
From Kathgodam, Delhi has 3 direct trains with the fastest taking 5.6 hours. Mumbai sends 1 direct train (26.9 hours) and Kolkata sends 1 (35.8 hours). Lalkua Jn (LKU), 103 km away, is a larger station with 62 trains and direct trains from Delhi (5), Mumbai (3), Kolkata (2), and Bengaluru (1). Rampur (RMU), 159 km away, offers 66 trains. From any station, the final stretch to Thal is covered by road.
Railway stations near Thal
| Station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Tanakpur (TPU) | 85 km | 22 |
| Kathgodam (KGM) | 85 km | 20 |
| Haldwani (HDW) | 90 km | 20 |
| Banbasa (BNSA) | 93 km | 14 |
| Chakarpur (CKK) | 98 km | 8 |
| Lalkua Jn (LKU) bigger station, more trains |
103 km | 62 |
| Rampur (RMU) bigger station, more trains |
159 km | 66 |
Straight-line distance from the Thal 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 Thal by train
- Kathgodam (KGM) is 85 km away with 20 trains and 3 direct trains from Delhi.
- From Delhi, the fastest to Kathgodam is 5.6 hours, much quicker than Tanakpur.
- Lalkua Jn (LKU), 103 km away, has 62 trains for more options.
- All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Questions about reaching Thal by train
Which railway station is nearest to Thal?
Kathgodam (KGM), about 85 km away in a straight line, with 20 trains.
How fast is the train from Delhi to Kathgodam?
3 direct trains run from Delhi to Kathgodam, with the fastest taking about 5.6 hours.
What larger stations are nearby?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 103 km away, has 62 trains with connections from several major cities.
Which is the nearest railway station to Thal?
Tanakpur (TPU) is the nearest railway station to Thal, about 85 km away in a straight line. 22 trains stop there.
Which big railway station is near Thal?
Lalkua Jn (LKU), about 103 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.