The average train between Varanasi and Kotdwar takes 15h 53m and the fastest train takes 14h. The train service runs several times per day from Varanasi to Kotdwar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Varanasi and Kotdwar. The earliest departure is at 1:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Varanasi is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kotdwar at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Moradabad and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Kotdwar. However, there are services departing from Varanasi station and arriving at Kotdwar station via Moradabad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Varanasi to Kotdwar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Kotdwar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Najibabad Jn station.
The distance between Varanasi and Kotdwar is 662.1 km. The road distance is 743 km.
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kotdwara via Moradabad and Najibabad Jn in around 14h 3m.