Kathgodam Railway Station
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About
Kathgodam Railway Station is the terminus of its division. Situated approximately 36 km from Nainital, it is known as the Gateway to the Kumaon region. Headquartered at Izzatnagar railway division, the station falls under the North Eastern Railways. With the station code KGM, Kathgodam Railway Station was established in the late 19th Century. Located at an altitude of 518 meters above sea level, it comprises 3 platforms and 6 tracks. Popular trains like Kathgodam Shatabdi, Ranikhet Express, Bagh Express connect the Kumaun Mandal with cities like Dehradun, Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu, Howrah and Jaisalmer. The station offers essential amenities for travellers, and various accommodation nearby the station.
Connectivity and Location
- Located in the foothills of Shivalik Hills, Kathgodam Railway Station is around six km from Haldwani Railway Station. It provides connectivity to major tourist attractions of the Kumaon Himalayan, mainly Nainital, Kausani, Almora, Mukteshwar, Ranikhet, and others. Taxis and buses are easily available from Kathgodam taxi and bus stand. Additionally, an auto stand outside the station helps passengers to reach nearby destinations comfortably.
List of Trains Departs from Kathgodam (KGM) Railway Station
Being the last railway station of Kumaon Mandal, the Kathgodam Railway Station offers various trains to major cities. These trains runs on a daily and weekly basis. Here we have shared the list of train departs from Kathgodam Railway Station (KGM).
| Train name and number | Departure Time |
|---|---|
| 14119- KGM DDN Express (Kathgodam to Dehradun) | 07:55 PM |
| 09076 - KGM MMCT SF SPL (Kathgodam to Mumbai Central) | 05:30 PM |
| 15044 - KGM LJN Express (Kathgodam to Lucknow) | 11:15 AM |
| 05030 - KGM TKNR SPL (Kathgodam to Varanasi City) | 10:35 AM |
| 12207 - Jammu Garibrath (Kathgodam to Jammu Tawi) | 06:10 PM |
| 12210 - CNB Garibrath (Kathgodam to Kanpur Central) | 06:10 PM |
| 15014 - Ranikhet Express (Kathgodam to Jaisalmer) | 08:35 PM |
| 12039 - NDLS Shatabdi (Kathgodam to New Delhi) | 03:10 PM |
| 13020 - Bagh Express (Kathgodam to Howrah) | 09:50 PM |
| 15036 - UTR SMPRK K Express (Kathgodam to Delhi) | 08:40 AM |
Note : The time mentioned above is tentative and subject to change. Passengers are advised to check the IRCTC Website before doing any booking.
Trains terminate at Kathgodam (KGM) Railway Station
| Train name and Number | Arrival Time |
|---|---|
| 14120 - DDN KGM Express (Dehradun to Kathgodam) | 07:10 AM |
| 09075 - MMCT KGM SF SPL (Mumbai Central to Kathgodam) | 02:30 PM |
| 15043 LJN KGM Express (Lucknow to Kathgodam) | 08:05 AM |
| 05029 - TKNR KGM SPL (Varanasi City to Kathgodam) | 07:30 AM |
| 12209 - KGM Garibrath (Kanpur Central to Kathgodam) | 03:50 PM |
| 12208 - KGM Garibrath (Jammu Tawi to Kathgodam) | 01:35 PM |
| 15013 - Ranikhet Express (Jaisalmer to Kathgodam) | 04:15 AM |
| 13019 - Bagh Express (Howrah to Kathgodam) | 09:30 AM |
Note : The shared time table may vary, as the railway department keeps on changing the schedule.
Major Junction distance from Kathgodam (KGM) Railway Station
| Haldwani Bus Stand | 6 km |
| Haldwani Railway Station | 6.5 km |
| Nainital Bus Stand | 34.5 km |
| Pantnagar Airport | 39 km |
| Haridwar Railway Station | 226 km |
| Dehradun Railway Station | 275 km |
| Delhi Railway Station | 277 km |
Major Tourist Place Distance from Kathgodam (KGM) Railway Station
| Nainital | 37 km |
| Sattal | 29 km |
| Tiffin Top | 38 km |
| Lohakham Tal | 66 km |
| Jim Corbett National Park | 58 km |
| Mukteshwar | 61 km |
| Kausani | 139 km |
| Binsar | 135 km |
| Ranikhet | 81 km |
| Kilbury | 47 km |
| Bhimtal Lake | 20 km |
| Kaladhungi | 28 km |
| Almora | 87 km |
| Ghorakhal | 32 km |
| Pangot | 52.6 km |
| Ranikhet | 81 km |
Religious Place Distance from station
| Naina Devi | 36.6 km |
| Kainchi Dham | 42.7 km |
| Golu Devta | 49 km |
| Hanuman Garhi Temple | 33 km |
| Pashan Devi | 35 km |
| Katarmal Sun Temple | 104 km |
| Mukteshwar Dham Temple | 69 km |
| Jageshwar Dham | 116 km |
| Bel Baba Mandir | 17 km |
Contact Details
- For more information about train schedules or to their arrival, passenger can contact the railway helpline number 139 or visit the station in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Does Kathgodam Railway Station provide a train to Mumbai?
Yes, KGM MMCT Superfast Special Train provides weekly service to Mumbai Central.
2.What is the station code of Kathgodam Railway Station?
The Station code for Kathgodam Railway Station is KGM.
3.How far is Nainital from Kathgodam Railway Station?
Nainital is approximately 37 km away from Kathgodam Railway Station.
4.When does the Bagh Express depart from the Kathgodam Railway Station?
The Bagh Express, an express train that runs between Kathgodam to Howrah, leaves the Kathgodam Railway Station daily at 9:50 PM.
5.Does Kathgodam Railway Station provide transportation to Nainital?
Yes, visitors can book a taxi from the station or take a bus from the nearby bus stand to reach Nainital.
6.Does Kathgodam railway station offer retiring room facility?
Yes, a retiring room facility is available on the first floor of the station.