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FROMKathgodam
TOAuli
290 kmapprox. distance
Trainrail route
Roadtaxi or bus
Airflight + road
290 kmapprox. distance
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Build My Auli Itinerary →Kathgodam to Auli Route
Kathgodam to Auli distance is about 290 km by road – up to Bhowali, then via Ranikhet, Dwarahat, Chaukhutia and Adibadri to Karnaprayag, NH-7 to Joshimath and 14–16 km up to Auli. Allow roughly 10–11 hours. Kathgodam is the last railway station in Kumaon, so this is a good route if you arrive by train from Delhi, Lucknow or the east.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Auli from Kathgodam by Train
Kathgodam (KGM) has direct trains from Delhi and overnight trains from Lucknow and eastern India. From Kathgodam the rest of the journey to Auli is by road (about 290 km).
Train timings and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.
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By road · Door to door
How to Reach Auli from Kathgodam by Road
The road distance from Kathgodam to Auli is about 290 km. Allow 10–11 hours; it is a long hill drive, so start early in the morning.
- Route: Kathgodam – Bhowali – Ranikhet – Dwarahat – Chaukhutia – Adibadri – Karnaprayag – Chamoli – Joshimath – Auli.
- Taxi from the station: taxis wait outside Kathgodam station; agree the full fare to Auli (or Joshimath) before you set off.
- Break the journey: stay a night in Ranikhet or Karnaprayag if your train arrives late in the day.
Last stretch: Joshimath to Auli is 14–16 km up a mountain road (40–60 minutes by taxi or shared jeep). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the road is the only way up.
By air · Flight + road
How to Reach Auli from Kathgodam by Air
Pantnagar Airport (PGH) is about 35 km from Kathgodam. Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the usual airport for Auli, about 280–290 km away, so pick the airport based on where you are flying from.
Kathgodam to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Kathgodam?
About 290 km by road via Ranikhet, Karnaprayag and Joshimath.
How long does it take from Kathgodam to Auli?
About 10–11 hours by car. If your train arrives late, stop overnight in Ranikhet or Karnaprayag.
Is Kathgodam or Rishikesh better for reaching Auli by train?
Rishikesh is slightly closer (about 270 km) and has the main NH-7 route. Kathgodam is useful if trains from your city reach Kumaon more easily, for example overnight from Lucknow.
Kathgodam se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Kathgodam se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 290 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.
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