Dadar Central DR Railway Station

Dadar Central Railway Station is one of the busiest railway stations in Mumbai. It serves as a major transportation hub for both passengers and goods, connecting Mumbai with the rest of India. The total number of trains that pass through Dadar Central DR is 94.
The station offers a wide range of facilities for the convenience of passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. It also has 8 platforms for the different trains that pass through the station, as well as a separate platform for long-distance trains.
The station is well-connected to the rest of the city and the state through a network of buses and taxis. There are also parking facilities available for those who prefer to drive to the station.

• Station Code: DR Station
• Number of Platforms: 8
• Number of Gates: 2
• Parking Facilities: Available. Charges vary depending on the vehicle and parking duration.
• Amenities: AC and non-AC Waiting halls, Cloakrooms, Wi-Fi connectivity, Wheelchairs, Well-maintained Dadar Central Railway Station lounges, Food stalls, Overfoot bridges, Escalators
• Distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport: 14 kilometers (approximately).
• Popular Trains: Lokmanya Express, Mumbai Mail, and Tutari Express.
• Busiest Time: 24x7. Mumbai’s Dadar Central Station connects the Western and Central Railway lines, it is one of the busiest stations in the city resulting in a daily footfall of 5 Lakhs.
• Distinction: The JAT Station is one of India's top 100 most booked stations.

• Bus: Traveling by bus will save you money as ticket prices vary from Rs. 5 to Rs. 20. Local buses will drop you at a bus stand near the Dadar Central Railway Station. From there it's a two-minute walk to the station's gates.
• Metro: You can reach the Dadar Central Station via the metro. The Dadar Central Railway Station metro opening times vary. Trains for the Versova route start at 7:53 a.m., while those from the Ghatkopar station begin at 8.01 a.m.
• Taxi: Hiring a cab to the DR station is the quickest alternative. You can book a prepaid cab or hire a regular taxi. Fares will vary depending on the distance covered.
• Auto: Since auto-rickshaws are not allowed in South Mumbai, you cannot reach Dadar in an auto-rickshaw.

You can book tickets for interstate trains from the Dadar Central train station ticket counters. Since Dadar is one of the busiest stations in Maharashtra, you should expect long queues at these computerized counters.

Reserving your tickets online is a better alternative. You can reserve tickets in under 5 minutes on the redRail by redBus app. You can also visit the redBus website to book your tickets, check train timings, confirm PNR status, and review your travel itinerary.

Tasting authentic Maharashtrian cuisine is a must if you’re at Dadar Central Station. From Batata Vadas to Misal Pav, here’s a list of restaurants that serve the best food near the Dadar Station:

I Love Misal

Distance from the Dadar Central Railway Station: 450 meters

Top Rated Dish: Kolhapuri Misal.

Cuisine: Maharashtrian

Price Range: Rs. 150 per person

Visawa Restaurant

Distance from the Dadar Central Railway Station: 500 meters

Top Rated Dish: Mysore Masala Dosa

Cuisine: Multicuisine

Price Range: Rs. 300 per person

Kailash Mandir Lassi and Sweets

Distance from the Dadar Central Railway Station: 600 meters

Top Rated Dish: Classic Lassi

Cuisine: Indian desserts

Price Range: Rs. 100 per person

Martand Misal Dadar

Distance from the Dadar Central Railway Station: 650 meters

Top Rated Dish: Misal Pav

Cuisine: Street food

Price Range: Rs. 150 per person

Nav Mejwani

Distance from the Dadar Central Railway Station: 1.2 meters

Top Rated Dish: Bharlela Pomfret

Cuisine: Indian

Price Range: Rs. 650 per person