Haridwar Junction is Haridwar’s railway station, served by trains connecting the city with destinations including Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws operate outside the station.
- Station code: HW.
- Railway zone: Northern Railway.
- Local transport: Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available outside the station.
- Train schedules: Check Indian Railways or IRCTC before travelling.
Finding your way around Haridwar Junction
Haridwar Junction is the station to use when arriving in the city by train, and its Indian Railways code is HW. The Haridwar district administration places the railway station under Northern Railway; a Northern Railway work-study report identifies the junction as part of the Moradabad division.
The district administration identifies direct rail links from Haridwar to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Indore, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. Train details can change, so check the Indian Railways or IRCTC schedule before you set off.
Station exits and local transport
Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available outside Haridwar railway station for trips around the city. Once you leave the station, you can use one of these local options to continue your journey.
Haridwar also has bus connections: state-transport and private buses serve the city from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and other parts of Uttarakhand. By road, Haridwar connects to National Highway 58. If you’re arriving by air instead, Dehradun Airport is about 65 minutes by car; the Dehradun Airport to Haridwar route is another option to plan.
Walking or riding onward with luggage
Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available outside the station, so you can choose a ride if you have luggage or prefer not to walk. Haridwar Junction is about a 14-minute walk or a 5-minute drive from Brinjal Hotels, a three-star stay.
The station has waiting rooms, platform shops selling snacks and refreshments, a Rail Yatri Niwas, cloakrooms, safety lockers, computerised reservation facilities and a tourist help desk. Waiting rooms are for passengers with journey tickets. Check the official site before you go for current train schedules and station details through Indian Railways or IRCTC.
Connecting with city sights
Haridwar’s local transport options can help you continue from the station to destinations around the city. Har ki Pauri and Haridwār city centre are among the places to visit.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has a campus in Haridwar. Gurukul Kangri University is also in the city.
FAQs
What is the station code for Haridwar Junction?
Haridwar Junction’s Indian Railways station code is HW.
What local transport is available outside Haridwar station?
Auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available outside the station for travel around Haridwar.
Does Haridwar have direct trains to major cities?
Direct rail links connect Haridwar with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Indore, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. Check Indian Railways or IRCTC for current train schedules.
Are there waiting rooms at Haridwar Junction?
Yes. The station has waiting rooms for passengers with journey tickets, as well as cloakrooms and safety lockers.