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Top-7 Railway Stations Connecting India to Other Countries, Check the List

India is home to some special railway stations that allow passengers to travel directly to neighboring countries. These stations play a key role in boosting tourism, trade, and cultural exchange, while also strengthening ties between nations. Here, we explore seven such stations in India that offer direct train services across borders, making international travel smoother and more memorable.

International Railway Stations in India

Many of us dream of exploring new countries and their cultures. While flights are the most common way for international travel, did you know you can also cross borders by train? Yes, India has several railway stations that connect to neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. Let’s explore these stations and how make cross-border travel easy and memorable.

Top-7 Railway Stations Connecting India to Other Countries

India has several railway stations connecting to neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. These stations make cross-border travel easy and offer unique opportunities to explore international destinations by train.

Here is the list of top-7 railway stations connecting India to other countries:

S. No. Railway Station Location Connected Country
1. Haldibari Railway Station Cooch Behar, West Bengal Bangladesh
2. Jaynagar Railway Station Madhubani, Bihar Nepal
3. Petrapole Railway Station North 24 Parganas, West Bengal Bangladesh
4. Singhabad Railway Station Malda, West Bengal Bangladesh
5. Jogbani Railway Station Araria, Bihar Nepal
6. Radhikapur Railway Station North Dinajpur, West Bengal Bangladesh
7. Attari Railway Station Amritsar, Punjab Pakistan

Railway Stations Connecting India to Bangladesh

  • Haldibari Railway Station: Located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, this station is only 4 kilometers from the Bangladesh border. The Haldibari-Chilahati rail link, reintroduced on December 17, 2020, is the fifth rail connection between India and Bangladesh.
  • Petrapole Railway Station: Petrapole Railway Station in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, is one of the busiest border railway stations. It is popular for religious, cultural and personal travel to Bangladesh.
  • Singhabad Railway Station: This station, located in Malda district, West Bengal, not only helps passengers travel to Bangladesh but also facilitates the exchange of goods between the two nations.
  • Radhikapur Railway Station: Situated in North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, Radhikapur station offers convenient train travel to Bangladesh.

Railway Station Connecting India to Nepal

  • Jaynagar Railway Station: Located in the Madhubani district of Bihar, this station connects to Nepal via the Jaynagar-Janakpur-Bardibas railway line. Its proximity to the Indo-Nepal border makes it a perfect spot for cross-border travel.
  • Jogbani Railway Station: This station, in Bihar’s Araria district, is another key point for travelling to Nepal. From here, travelers can even walk across the border to enter Nepal.

Railway Station Connecting India to Pakistan

  • Attari Railway Station: Attari Station, near Amritsar in Punjab, served as the terminal for the Samjhauta Express, connecting India to Pakistan. Unfortunately, this train service has been suspended since 2019.
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