Harihar Railway Station falls on the Hubli-Birur rail route. It is under the administrative control of the South Western Railways. The train connections include Rani Chenamma Express, Mysore-Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanthi Express, Chalukya Express and Siddhaganga Express.
The station is located about 14 km from Davangere. Going north-west,
Ranibennur Railway Station is the main station next to Harihar. Kotturu Railway Station is 60 km to the north-east of Harihar.