Nearest Railway Station To Dandeli

Dandeli is a famous Taluk in the Western Ghats area of Karnataka, India. It is situated on the banks of the Kali river within the Uttara Kannada district. Dandeli is considered a major tourist and adventure place in Karnataka, located at the elevation of 1550 ft. above sea level. It is situated about 73 KMs from Hubli in Karnataka, some 131 KMs from Panaji in Goa, 100 KMs from Belgaum city, and 102 KMs from Karwar in Karnataka. 

The Nearest Railway stations to Dandeli

Dandeli is blessed with various nearby railway stations. Some of these stations are as follows:

Alnavar Railway Junction35 Kilometers50 minutes
Londa Railway Junction35 Kilometers40 minutes
Castle Rock Railway Junction45 Kilometers70 minutes

How to reach Dandeli from Alnavar Railway Junction

The nearest railway station to Dandeli is Alnavar Railway junction which is just 35 KMs away from Dandeli by road. The most convenient way to reach Dandeli from Alnavar Railway junction is by car or taxi. It takes just 50 minutes’ drive to reach from Alnavar to Dandeli. Unfortunately, there is no public transport available on this route.

How to reach Dandeli from Londa Railway Junction

The distance between the Londa Railway junction to Dandeli is about 35 KMs. There are two options to reach Dandeli from Londa; either through car or taxi. It takes just 40 minutes’ drive to reach from Londa to Dandeli. Unfortunately, there is no public transport available on this route.

How to reach Dandeli from Castle Rock Railway Station

The distance between Castle Rock Railway Station to Dandeli is about 45 KMs. There are two options to reach Dandeli from Castle Rock; either through car or taxi. It takes just 70 minutes’ drive to reach from Castle Rock to Dandeli. Unfortunately, there is no public transport available on this route.

How to reach Dandeli from Belgaum Railway Station

Dandeli is located some 100 KMs from Belgaum. Reaching Dandeli from Belgaum is very convenient as it is well connected by road. One can reach Belgaum by air as it is the nearest airport to Dandeli. From the airport, you can take a taxi or car to reach Dandeli. It takes 2 hours’ drive from Belgaum to Dandeli. Unfortunately, there are no direct buses from Belgaum to Dandeli.

How to reach Dandeli from Hubballi Railway Station

Hubballi is located some 73 km from Dandeli. There are three ways to reach Dandeli from Hubballi. First, through car drive as it takes only a 60 minutes’ drive from Hubbali to Dandeli. You can take a taxi to reach Dandeli as well. Buses are also available; first, go to Huliyal on the bus. From Huliyal, take public transport to reach Dandeli.

How to reach Dandeli by Train from Belgaum

There are two options to reach Dandeli from Belgaum by train. First from Belgaum to Alnavar Railway Junction via train and taxi from Alnavar to Dandeli. 2nd take the train from Belgaum to Londa Railway Junction and take a taxi from here to Dandeli. 

Top three trains from Belgaum to Alnavar are as follows:

  • MRJ UBL EXP: Its departure is at 2:32 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Alnavar at 4:18.
  • BGM UBL FAST PASS: Its departure is at 6:00 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Alnavar at 7:49.
  • LT (T) UBL EXPRESS: Its departure is at 7:50 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Alnavar at 9:25.

Top three trains from Belgaum to Londa are as follows:

  • GOA EXPRESS: Its departure is at 0:50 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Londa at 2:05.
  • PUDUCHERRY EXPRESS: Its departure is at 9:05 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Londa at 9:58.
  • SBC GARIB NAWAJ: Its departure is at 13:10 from Belgaum Railway Station and reaches Londa at 14:08.

How to reach Dandeli by Train from Hubli

As there is no direct train service available between Hubli and Dandeli, therefore, traveling by train to the nearest railway junction Alnavar from Hubli is preferable. From Alnavar, cab or taxi service is available for Dandeli. Let’s have a look at some of the best trains from Hubli to Alnavar. 

  • RANI CHENAMMA EXPRESS: It departs at 5:45 from Hubli Railway Station and reaches Alnavar Railway Junction at 6:49.
  • TPTY KOP HARIPRIYA EXP: It departs at 8:35 from Hubli Railway Station and reaches Alnavar Railway Junction at 9:39.
  • UBL MRJ PASSENGER: It departs at 12:35 from Hubli Railway Station and reaches Alnavar Railway Junction at 13:51.

How to reach Dandeli from Panaji

There is no direct train available from Panaji to Dandeli. The best option is to travel by train from Panaji to Londa Railway junction and then hiring a taxi or can service to Dandeli. Here are some of the train services available from Panaji to the Londa Railway junction.

  • AMARAVATI EXPRESS: It departs at 7:50 from Goa Madgaon Railway Station and reaches Londa Railway Junction at 10:03.
  •  VASCO DA GAMA MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL: It departs at 15:20 from Goa Madgaon Railway Station and reaches Londa Railway Junction at 17:33.
  • GOA COVID 19 SPECIAL: It departs at 15:45 from Goa Madgaon Railway Station and reaches Londa Railway Junction at 18:35.