Vaishno Devi Yatra from Delhi to Katra by train.

Vaishno Devi Yatra continues throughout the year, and everyone dreams of visiting this place. If someone is going on this journey for the first time, he must have gone many times. Many trains run daily from Delhi to Vaishno Devi temple.

Vaishno Devi Temple is in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. You can reach Katra (the Base Camp town of Vaishno Devi temple) by train to visit Vaishno Devi by making a booking on any train at your convenience.

The train journey from Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is 655 km and takes approximately 3 hours. After leaving Delhi, the train enters the Jammu division passing through Haryana, Punjab, and some parts of Himachal.

The first station of Jammu is Kathua, from here you reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in about 2.30 hours.

Traveling by train from Jammu to Katra is full of adventure as the train track ahead of Jammu has been cut through many mountains and you will find many tunnels on this route. The journey from Jammu to Katra is above 1.30 hours and the last station of all trains going to Katra is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The station code of this railway station is (SVDK).

You can check the availability of seats in trains by entering your journey date on the website of IRCTC.com or the IRCTC App. You can choose the seat categories in the train as per your convenience (the categories of seats in the train are sleeper class, 3rd first class, 2nd first class, and 1st class) and enjoy the journey. In sleeper class, your seat is reserved for sleeping and seating and does not have air conditioning. In sleeper class, you do not get a pillow, sheet, or blanket to sleep on.

Train bogies of 3rd, 2nd and 1st class of the train have the facility of air conditioning. In the bogies of these trains, you get a pillow, sheet, or blanket to sleep at night, which is free of charge. You can order food at your convenience on IRCTC simultaneously with booking your ticket. A catering facility is available on every train from Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra so that you can quickly get food and drink inside.

Some special trains and high-speed trains have been run by Indian Railways on this Delhi to Katra route. Vande Bharat Train and Shri Shakti Express Train are the Fastest Trains.

The first train from New Delhi to S M V D Katra leaves at 04:35 hrs from New Delhi. The fastest train from New Delhi to S M V D Katra is the NEW DELHI – SMVD KATRA Vande Bharat Express which covers a distance of 576 kilometers in approximately 8 Hours and 0 Minutes.

You can get the train for Mata Vaishno Devi Katra from 5 stations in Delhi. The names of these stations are New Delhi Railway Station, Sarai Rohilla Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Anand Vihar Railway Station, and Delhi Cantt. railway station. Most of the trains depart from Delhi to New Delhi railway station.

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List of Trains from Vaishno Devi from Delhi

Train no.	Train Name	Running Day
12919	Malwa SF Express	Daily
12477	Katra SF Express	Weekly
12475	Katra SF Express	Weekly
12473	Sarvodaya Express	Weekly
12471	Swaraj Express	Except for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
22439	Vande Bharat Express	Except for Tuesday
22461	Shri Shakti AC Express	Daily
12445	Uttar Sampark Kranti Express	Daily
16787	Vaishno Devi Katra Express	Weekly
16317	Himsagar Express	Weekly
16031	Andaman Express	Monday, Thursday, and Friday
11449	Katra Weekly Express	Weekly
19803	Katra Weekly Express	Weekly
14033	Jammu Mail	Daily
20847	Udhampur SF Express	Weekly
12751	Humsafar Express	Weekly
12425	Rajdhani Express	Daily
11077	Jhelum Express	Daily
20985	Udhampur Express	Weekly
14661	Jammu Tawi Express	Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
14645	Shalimar Express	Except for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
18309	Jammu Tawi Express	Except for Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
18101	Jammu Tawi Express	Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
12413	Pooja SF Express	Daily
22401	Udhampur AC SF Express	Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
12265	Jammu Tawi Duronto Express	Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
12549	Jammu Tawi Weekly Express	Weekly
22705	Humsafar Express	Weekly
22941	Udhampur Weekly SF	Weekly

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Conclusion

In conclusion, traveling from Delhi to Vaishno Devi by train is a popular and convenient option for pilgrims. The journey involves boarding a train from New Delhi Railway Station or Delhi Junction to Katra Railway Station, which is the nearest railway station to Vaishno Devi. The train journey takes around 9 to 12 hours on average.

There are direct trains available from Delhi to Katra, including the Rajdhani Express, Shri Shakti Express, Swaraj Express, Vandhe Bharat, Jhelum and Jammu Mail. These trains operate daily, providing regular connectivity between the two cities.

Passengers can book train tickets from Delhi to Katra online through the official website of the Indian Railways or other online ticket booking platforms. It is advisable to check the train schedule and book tickets in advance, particularly during peak seasons, to secure a seat.

if you have booked train till Jammu Tawi Railway Station, travelers can hire a taxi or take a bus to Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. The distance between Jammu Tawi and Katra is approximately 42 kilometers, and the journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours by road.

Alternatively, travelers can also consider flying from Delhi to Jammu and then continuing the journey to Vaishno Devi by road. Jammu Airport, also known as Satwari Airport, offers good connectivity to major cities in India. From the airport, taxis and buses are available for the onward journey to Katra.

Overall, the train journey from Delhi to Vaishno Devi provides a convenient and reliable transportation option, allowing devotees to embark on their pilgrimage with ease.