Gokarna railway station is Gokarna Road
Gokarna railway station is officially Gokarna Road (station code GOK), on the Konkan Railway in Kumta taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is in the Karwar division and is built, run and maintained by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited. The station is 536.941 km down the line from Roha, the northern starting point of the Konkan Railway.
On the line
- Previous station (north): Ankola, towards Karwar and Madgaon
- Next station (south): Mirjan, towards Kumta, Surathkal and Mangaluru
Until April 2016, the 19 km between Gokarna Road and Kumta was the longest gap between two stations on the 741 km Konkan Railway. Mirjan station has since been built in between.
Trains that stop at Gokarna Road
About 16 trains halt here, a mix of superfast, express, MEMU and passenger services; none start or end here. Notable ones include:
- Matsyagandha Express (12619/12620)
- Poorna Express (11097/11098)
- Marusagar Superfast Express (12977/12978)
- Panchaganga Express (16595/16596)
Because many Konkan trains skip smaller stations, check that your train actually halts at GOK before booking; otherwise, Karwar and Kumta are the nearby alternatives.
Station facts
- Platforms: 2, on two tracks
- Elevation: about 13 metres above sea level
- Location: Madangeri, Kumta taluk
- Nearest airport: Goa (Dabolim), about 111 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is there a railway station in Gokarna?
Yes, Gokarna Road (GOK) on the Konkan Railway serves Gokarna.
Which trains stop at Gokarna Road?
Trains such as the Matsyagandha, Poorna, Marusagar and Panchaganga expresses.
How many platforms does Gokarna Road have?
Two. The station is in the Karwar division of the Konkan Railway.
What is the nearest airport to Gokarna Road station?
Goa's Dabolim airport, about 111 km away.
Check timings on our train schedule page.