Nearest Railway Station to Chitrakoot Dham

Chitrakoot Dham Karwi (CKTD) — The Nearest Station

The primary and nearest railway station to Chitrakoot is Chitrakoot Dham Karwi (Station Code: CKTD). Located in Uttar Pradesh on the Jhansi-Manikpur railway line, this station serves as the main gateway for millions of pilgrims visiting Chitrakoot Dham. The station is approximately 8 to 10 kilometres from the main pilgrimage areas like Ram Ghat, Kamadgiri, and Janki Kund.

Major Trains to Chitrakoot

CKTD station is well connected to major cities in North and Central India.

• ✦ UP Sampark Kranti Express: Connects Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) directly to Chitrakoot (CKTD).
• ✦ Bundelkhand Express: Connects Gwalior, Jhansi, and Varanasi to Chitrakoot.
• ✦ Chitrakoot Express: Connects Jabalpur and Satna to Lucknow via Chitrakoot.
• ✦ Prayagraj-Jhansi passenger & express trains: Frequent connectivity between Prayagraj and Jhansi via CKTD.

Alternative Railway Stations

If direct trains to CKTD are not available from your city, consider these alternative major railway junctions:

• ✦ Manikpur Junction (MKP) — 50 km: A major junction on the Mumbai-Howrah line. From Manikpur, you can take a local train to CKTD (approx. 45 mins) or a bus/taxi directly to Chitrakoot (approx. 1 hour).
• ✦ Satna Junction (STA) — 80 km: Located in Madhya Pradesh, Satna is well-connected to Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Frequent buses and taxis are available from Satna to Chitrakoot (approx. 2 hours).
• ✦ Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) — 130 km: A massive railway hub with nationwide connectivity. From Prayagraj, you can take a direct train, bus, or taxi to Chitrakoot (approx. 3 hours).

Station-to-Chitrakoot Distance Table

From Station to Hotel Yatrika

Once you alight at Chitrakoot Dham Karwi (CKTD) station, reaching Hotel Yatrika in Janki Kund is straightforward and hassle-free.

• ✦ Auto-Rickshaw: Available right outside the station. A reserved auto will cost approximately ₹150 to ₹200 to drop you at Hotel Yatrika.
• ✦ Private Taxi: Taxis charge around ₹300 to ₹400 for a comfortable drop.
• ✦ Travel Time: The scenic drive takes about 15 to 20 minutes, passing through the town and towards the peaceful Mandakini river banks.
• ✦ Hotel Pickup: We can arrange a station pickup for our guests upon request. Please contact the front desk before your arrival.