Quick Answer
Srinagar railway station is at Nowgam, about 8 km from the city centre. Vande Bharat trains from Katra, valley trains, and a pre-booked taxi to your hotel or houseboat.
Srinagar railway station is at Nowgam on the south side of the city, about 8 km from the city centre. It is on the Jammu - Baramulla line and receives the Vande Bharat trains from Katra as well as the local valley trains towards Baramulla and Banihal. The station building is designed in Kashmiri wooden architecture, with signs in Urdu, English and Hindi.
Short answer
Pre-book a cab from Srinagar station. Your driver meets you outside the exit with a name board and takes you to your hotel, houseboat ghat or straight on to Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg at a fixed fare agreed before you pay.
Where Srinagar railway station is
Road distances are approximate; allow 30 to 45 minutes to Dal Lake at busy times.
| From the station to | Roughly |
|---|---|
| Srinagar city centre (Lal Chowk) | About 8 km |
| Dal Lake ghats on Boulevard Road | About 10 to 12 km |
| Nigeen Lake houseboats | About 14 to 16 km |
| Srinagar airport | About 8 to 10 km |
Trains to Srinagar
- Vande Bharat from Katra: current timetables list a morning train (26401, around 8:10 AM from Katra, reaching Srinagar around 11:10 AM) and an afternoon train (26403, around 2:55 PM, reaching around 6:05 PM). See the Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat guide.
- From Jammu: services from Jammu Tawi have been announced; check IRCTC for the current train and timing.
- From Delhi: there is no direct Delhi to Srinagar train; most people travel to Jammu or Katra and change. See Delhi to Srinagar by train.
- Valley trains: local trains run from Srinagar towards Baramulla and towards Banihal.
Timetables change. Always confirm on IRCTC before you plan your pickup time.
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Taxi from Srinagar railway station
Station pickups are fixed-fare transfers, priced like our Srinagar airport taxi: a sedan for 2 to 3 people, an Innova or Crysta for families, and a Tempo Traveller for groups. Share your train number when you book; the driver tracks the arrival and waits outside the exit. You can also go straight from the station to Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg on a one-way route fare.
- Book the cab with your train number and coach.
- Exit with your bags after the security check; your driver waits with a name board.
- For a houseboat, the driver drops you at the ghat, where the houseboat's shikara collects you.
- Pay the agreed fare; 5% GST is shown before you pay when you book online.
Planning a Kashmir trip around the train
The morning train from Katra reaches Srinagar before lunch, which leaves the afternoon for a shikara ride on Dal Lake. Many travellers combine Vaishno Devi with Kashmir this way: darshan at Katra, the morning Vande Bharat to Srinagar, then 4 to 6 days in the valley. See Kashmir packages from Katra and the Kashmir and Vaishno Devi package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Srinagar railway station?
At Nowgam, on the south side of Srinagar, about 8 km from the city centre and roughly 10 to 12 km from the Dal Lake ghats.
How far is Srinagar railway station from Dal Lake?
About 10 to 12 km by road, usually 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Which trains reach Srinagar?
Vande Bharat trains from Katra (and, as announced, from Jammu Tawi), plus local valley trains from Baramulla and Banihal. There is no direct train from Delhi.
How do I get a taxi from Srinagar railway station?
Pre-book a fixed-fare cab with your train number. The driver waits outside the exit with a name board and takes you to your hotel, the houseboat ghat or straight to Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg.
Can I go straight from Srinagar station to Gulmarg or Pahalgam?
Yes. Book a one-way route fare from the station; Gulmarg is about 1.5 to 2.5 hours and Pahalgam 2 to 2.5 hours away.
Is there a direct train from Delhi to Srinagar?
No. Travel to Jammu or Katra first and take the Vande Bharat or a valley train on to Srinagar, or fly direct to Srinagar.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked 2026
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