Mumbai to Katra Trains

Several trains are running from Mumbai to Katra based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Mumbai to Katra is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

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Mumbai to Katra Distance

There are 2 trains running from Mumbai to Katra, covering an approximate distance of 1915 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.

Mumbai to Katra Timings

The first train from Mumbai to Katra is SWARAJ EXPRESS (12471) departing at 11:00 from Bandra Terminus (BDTS).

The last train from Mumbai to Katra is JAT VIVEK EXP (19027), departing at 12:00 from Bandra Terminus (BDTS).

The boarding stations for all Mumbai to Katra trains are - Bandra Terminus (BDTS)

Deboarding stations at Katra - Jammu Tawi (JAT)

Katra is a small town located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains and is primarily known as the base camp for the famous Vaishno Devi shrine, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India.

Every year, millions of devotees visit the Vaishno Devi temple to seek blessings of the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi. The temple is situated on top of a hill, and the pilgrimage involves a steep climb of around 13 kilometers from Katra to the temple. Visitors can walk the distance or use pony, palanquin, or helicopter services for the journey.

Apart from the Vaishno Devi temple, Katra has several other religious and tourist attractions. Some of the popular places to visit in and around Katra include the Bhairavnath temple, the Banganga temple, and the Ardh Kuwari cave.

Katra is also known for its scenic beauty and offers a peaceful environment to visitors. The town has several hotels and lodges that cater to the needs of the pilgrims and tourists. The local cuisine of Katra is also quite popular, with delicacies such as rajma chawal, kulcha chole, and Kashmiri pulao being some of the must-try dishes.

Katra is a beautiful hill station that is particularly famous for the Hindu religious shrines and temples near it. To enjoy the true essence of Katra, take a Mumbai to Katra train, and visit some of the most beautiful tourist places nearby, such as:

Vaishno Devi Temple

Devoted to the worship of Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Vaishno Devi temple is located at a height of 5300 ft and is one of India's most popular Hindu shrines. Located in the Trikuta mountain of Jammu and Kashmir, the temple has to be reached by trek, horses, Palanquin or even electric vehicles.

Distance from Katra: 13 km

Nau Devi Cave Temple

This ethereal temple is located en route to Shivkhori. As the name suggests, the temple is devoted to the worship of 9 naturally sculpted goddesses donned in silver crowns. The temple is almost 200 years old and offers amazing scenic views. As the sunsets and the last looming rays fall on the temple and the mountains surrounding it, the view is just divine.

Distance from Katra: 10 km

Baba Dhansar

Filled with mythical stories and beliefs, Baba Dhansar is a holy shrine dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. To visit the Shrine, one must visit the Karau Jheel in Karau village, near Katra town.

Distance from Katra: 17 km

Shivkhori

The thrilling entrance of this natural cave draws in a lot of tourists. The cave is almost 200 m in length, whereas the width is a metre and the height is barely 3 metres. At the end of the cave is a naturally sculpted Shiv Linga. If you are up for an exciting adventure, You must visit Shivkhori. You can also visit the place during the famous celebration of Shivratri, when the temple is visited by thousands of devotees every year.

Distance from Katra: 80 km

Patnitop

Situated at the height of 6640 ft, Patnitop is a magnificent hill station that you can easily reach via the Jammu Srinagar Highway. The route from Katra to Patnitop is lovely, and it looks even more heavenly during the winter when it snows. Here, you can indulge in a lot of winter sports activities like skiing, trekking and paragliding. Other notable places to visit near Patnitop are Mantalai and Nathantop.

Distance from Katra: 84 km

The Mumbai to Katra distance by train is 2029 km, and around 15 major stations fall on the Mumbai to Katra train route. The stations are:

• Borivali (BVI)
• Surat (ST)
• Vadodara Junction (BRC)
• Anand Junction (ANND)
• Ahmedabad Junction (ADI)
• Palanpur Junction (PNU)
• Marwar Junction (MJ)
• Jodhpur Junction (JU)
• Ratangarh Junction (RTGH)
• Sadulpur Junction (SDLP)
• Hisar Junction (HSR)
• Ludhiana Junction (LDH)
• Jalandhar Cantt. Junction (JRC)
• Pathankot Cantonment (PTKC)
• Kathua (KTHU)

You can check the Mumbai to Katra train route map on the redRail app. Also, make it a point to check all the Mumbai to Katra train stops before getting off the train for any reason.

For Mumbai

Every Mumbaikar knows how dreadful Mumbai jams are, and if you fall into one of those, there is a high probability of missing your train. Thankfully for the metros, Mumbai is well connected. The Metro station nearest to Bandra Terminus is the Chakala JB Nagar Metro station.

This is the easiest and most hassle-free way to commute to Bandra station for your Mumbai to Katra train. Of course, there are other transportation means too, but they are comparatively costly.

For Katra

There is no metro connectivity in Katra yet. So, the best way to travel within Katra is by taking a bus or a cab.