Railway Station Near Kedarnath
Find the nearest railway station to Kedarnath, along with other stations, junctions and small passenger halts nearby, with distances and one-tap directions. 0 station(s) are within 25 km; the closest 10 are listed below.
Top Nearest Railway Stations to Kedarnath
Official broad-gauge passenger stations sorted by road driving distance
RISHIKESH Railway Station
RISHIKESH Railway Station (RKSH) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
HARRAWALA Railway Station
HARRAWALA Railway Station (HRW) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
VIRBHADRA Railway Station
VIRBHADRA Railway Station (VRH) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
DEHRADUN Railway Station
DEHRADUN Railway Station (DDN) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
DOIWALA Railway Station
DOIWALA Railway Station (DWO) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
RAIWALA Railway Station
RAIWALA Railway Station (RWL) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
KANSRAO Railway Station
KANSRAO Railway Station (QSR) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
MOTICHUR Railway Station
MOTICHUR Railway Station (MOTC) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
KOTDWARA Railway Station
KOTDWARA Railway Station (KTW) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
HARIDWAR JN Railway Station
HARIDWAR JN Railway Station (HW) is an official broad-gauge passenger railway station of NR in Uttarakhand.
Travel Guide for Kedarnath Travelers
Choosing your station
Allow extra road time. RISHIKESH Railway Station is 102 km from Kedarnath.
Reaching Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station
From Sonprayag / Gaurikund Base: Mountain Trek / Pony / Helicopter, about 5-8 hours trek. From Rishikesh GMOU Station: Maxi Cab / GMOU Hill Bus to Gaurikund, about 6-8 hours drive. Times and fares can change; confirm locally.
Which railway station should you choose near Kedarnath?
Kedarnath has no railway station within 25 km, so most travellers reach it by road from RISHIKESH Railway Station (102 km).
| If you want | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Shortest trip | RISHIKESH Railway Station | 102 km from Kedarnath |
| Major station | RISHIKESH Railway Station | Primary major station with maximum express train connectivity |
| Alternative major station | DEHRADUN Railway Station | 110 km away; worth checking if your train does not stop at RISHIKESH Railway Station |
If you are travelling to Delhi and Northern India, Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) / Haridwar (HW) is usually the better choice because these foothill stations connect directly to superfast trains towards Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat.
Stations around Kedarnath at a glance
There are 0 station(s) within 5 km, 0 within 10 km and 0 within 25 km of the centre of Kedarnath. These stations fall under the NR railway zone.
Nearest station for popular places in Kedarnath
| Place | Nearest station | Distance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple | Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 133 km | Reached via road to Gaurikund + 16 km mountain trek |
| Bhairavnath Temple | Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) | 134 km | 1 km steep uphill trek above Kedarnath shrine |
About Kedarnath and its stations
Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station is located on the foothill Himalayan gateway of Kedarnath, approximately 133 km from Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple. Peak influx during May–June and September–October Char Dham pilgrimage seasons. Modern terminal at Rishikesh with wide mountain parking bays and GMVN pilgrimage counters. Travel by road from Rishikesh to Sonprayag/Gaurikund (base camp) by evening, then start the trek early morning.
How to reach Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station
| From | Options | Time | Approx. fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonprayag / Gaurikund Base | Mountain Trek / Pony / Helicopter | 5-8 hours trek | ₹1,500 – ₹3,500 |
| Rishikesh GMOU Station | Maxi Cab / GMOU Hill Bus to Gaurikund | 6-8 hours drive | ₹500 – ₹900 |
Times and fares can change. Confirm locally before you travel.
Nearby Cities to Kedarnath
Questions about stations near Kedarnath
Q:Is there a railway station in Kedarnath?
There is no station within 25 km of the city centre. The nearest is RISHIKESH Railway Station (RKSH), 102 km away.
Q:Which station is nearest to Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK), 133 km away. Reached via road to Gaurikund + 16 km mountain trek.
Q:Which station should pilgrims visiting Kedarnath use?
RISHIKESH Railway Station is the nearest major station, 102 km away. Check which station your train stops at before you book.
Q:Which station is nearest to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (DED)?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station, 145 km from the airport.
Q:Is there a metro in Kedarnath?
No metro in mountain districts; transit is by mountain shared jeeps, GMOU buses, and helicopter transfers.
Q:Which is the nearest railway station to Kedarnath?
RISHIKESH Railway Station (RKSH), 102 km from the city centre.
Q:How early should I reach the railway station?
For most trains, arriving 30 to 45 minutes before departure is a sensible rule of thumb. For large stations, festival days or heavy traffic, add more time.
Q:Which station should I use for my train?
Use the boarding station printed on your ticket, with its name and code. Do not choose by distance alone.