Nearest Railway Station To Badrinath
Looking for the nearest railway station to Badrinath? The closest railway station to this sacred town is Rishikesh Railway Station, which enjoys strong connectivity with several major cities in Uttarakhand. The distance between Rishikesh and Badrinath is approximately 292 km, and it takes around 10 hours and 15 minutes by road to cover the stretch. Positioned on the New Delhi–Dehradun line, this station links conveniently with key places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Rudraprayag.
Badrinath, a spiritual hub, lies in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the significant stops of the revered Char Dham pilgrimage circuit and is named after the renowned Badrinath Temple. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this sacred destination. The Badrinath temple remains the focal point of all tourist and pilgrim activity. Located at an impressive elevation of around 3,100 meters, the town rests in the Garhwal Himalayas and boasts a relatively high literacy rate. With well-maintained roads, travelers can reach Badrinath comfortably by bus or other road transport options.
Essential Information about Rishikesh Railway Station
- Type of Station: Regular
- Number of Platforms: 3
- Number of Halting Trains: 0
- Number of Originating Trains: 6
- Number of Terminating Trains: 7
- Track: Single Diesel-Line
- Address: Adarsh Nagar, Ganga Nagar, Rishikesh, 249201
- State: Uttarakhand
- Elevation: 372 m above sea level
- Zone: NR/Northern
- Division: Moradabad
Nearby Stations to Rishikesh Railway Station
- NRKSH/New Rishikesh 1 km
- VRH/Virbhadra 5 km
- RWL/Raiwala Junction 11 km
- MOTC/Motichur 17 km
- XX-SHP/Shivpuri 20 km
- QSR/Kansrao 22 km
- HW/Haridwar 22 km
- JWP/Jwalapur 26 km
- XX-MJN/Manjilgaon 27 km
- IKK/Ikkar 31 km
Rating: 4.4/5
- Cleanliness: Excellent
- Porters/Escalators: Average
- Food: Good
- Transportation: Excellent
- Lodging: Excellent
- RailFanning: Good
- Sightseeing: Excellent
- Saftey: Excellent
Trains Passing Through RKSH/Rishikesh
| TRAIN NO. | TRAIN NAME | TRAIN TYPE | ARRIVAL TIME | DEPARTURE TIME | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04387 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Special | Mail/Express Rake | 10:45 | destination | ||
| 04388 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Special | Mail/Express Rake | origin | 14:35 | ||
| 04609X | Rishikesh – Haridwar Kanwar Special (UnReserved) | Mail/Express Rake | origin | 09:25 | ||
| 04610x | Haridwar – Rishikesh Kanwar Special (UnReserved) | Mail/Express Rake | 14:40 | destination | ||
| 04888 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Passenger Special (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 16:45 | ||
| 054463 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Special (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 14:00 | destination | ||
| 054464 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Special (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 12:20 | ||
| 054484 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Special (UnReserved) | Passenger | origin | 15:20 | ||
| 054485 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Special (UnReserved) | Passenger | 18:55 | destination | ||
| 054487 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Special (UnReserved) | Passenger | origin | 14:05 | ||
| 054488 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Special (UnReserved) | Passenger | 13:05 | destination | ||
| 14609 | Hemkunt Express | Mail/Express Rake | origin | 16:35 | ||
| 14610 | Hemkunt Express | Mail/Express Rake | 08:20 | destination | ||
| 24887 | Rishikesh – Barmer Link Express | Mail/Express Rake | origin | 18:05 | ||
| 24888 | Barmer – Rishikesh Link Express | Mail/Express Rake | 10:30 | destination | ||
| 54463 | Bandikui – Rishikesh Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 14:45 | destination | ||
| 54464 | Rishikesh – Bandikui Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 11:50 | ||
| 54471 | Delhi – Rishikesh Passenger (Via – Meerut Cantt) (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 04:45 | destination | ||
| 54472 | Rishikesh – Delhi Passenger ( Via Meerut Cantt ) (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 06:45 | ||
| 54481 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 06:10 | destination | ||
| 54482 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 07:35 | ||
| 54483 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 11:20 | destination | ||
| 54484 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 18:25 | ||
| 54485 | Haridwar – Rishikesh Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | 21:45 | destination | ||
| 54486 | Rishikesh – Haridwar Passenger (UnReserved) | Passenger Rake | origin | 18:30 | ||