Nearest Railway Station to Kedarnath
Planning a trip to the sacred town of Kedarnath and curious about the nearest railway station? The closest railhead is Rishikesh Railway Station, located approximately 216 km from Kedarnath. The journey by road from Rishikesh takes around 5 hours. And visitors can easily find buses or private taxis heading towards Kedarnath and other nearby pilgrimage spots. Well-maintained roads make public transport a safe and preferred option after you reach Rishikesh.
Nestled in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. Kedarnath holds immense religious importance as one of the four Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Perched high in the Himalayas, the town features the ancient Kedarnath Temple and attracts thousands of pilgrims and devotees every year. The nearest motorable point to the temple is Gaurikund, from where visitors need to trek to reach the temple premises.
Although the origin and construction of the Kedarnath Temple remain a mystery, it continues to be a symbol of spiritual devotion. Despite suffering major damage during the 2013 floods, Kedarnath has been rebuilt and continues to inspire faith and reverence.
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Trains Passing Through RKSH/Rishikesh, Kedarnath
| 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 | ||