How to Reach
By Rail
Saharanpur is a prominent railway junction under the Ambala Division of the Northern Railway and serves as a key rail gateway to western Uttar Pradesh and the neighbouring states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Punjab. The Saharanpur Railway Station is centrally located and is well connected with major cities such as New Delhi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Dehradun, Haridwar, Chandigarh, and Jammu through regular express and passenger train services.
The city lies on important rail routes linking the National Capital Region with Dehradun and the Himalayan foothills, making rail travel a convenient and reliable option for visitors.
By Road
Saharanpur has excellent road connectivity and is strategically positioned on major national and state highways connecting eastern Uttar Pradesh with Delhi–NCR, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Punjab.
Regular Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses, along with private bus services and taxis, operate between Saharanpur and major cities and pilgrimage destinations. The city is easily accessible by road from:
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Dehradun – approx. 68 km
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Haridwar – approx. 63 km
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Chandigarh – approx. 137 km
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Delhi – approx. 181 km
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Lucknow – approx. 580 km
By Air
Air connectivity to Saharanpur is provided through Sarsawa Airport, located near Sarsawa, approximately 20 km from Saharanpur city. The airport has been developed under the UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme and is intended to enhance regional air connectivity in the coming phase.
At present, travellers may also use Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, the nearest major operational airport, from where Saharanpur can be reached conveniently by road or rail.
Additionally, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, a major international gateway, offers extensive domestic and international flight connectivity. Saharanpur is well connected to New Delhi by both rail and road transport.