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FAQs

Is there any way to book train tickets? ›

MakeMyTrip is the leading portal for making your IRCTC ticket booking within a few minutes. All you have to do is enter your source and destination and look at all the trains available on the selected route. In order to confirm your tickets, enter your IRCTC login ID and be ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime.

What is the best place to buy a train ticket? It really depends on your preference – there are lots of options to find the best fares in the most convenient place. For example, you can use the National Rail website or app, or visit a station ticket office or ticket machine.

Using the service of sending SMS offered by the Railways. You can send your PNR number at 139 or 5676747. You can check train PNR status by visiting the Railways enquiry counters physically. You can also take a look at the final reservation chart which is put up around three hours before the departure.

You can find your train booking reference in your confirmation email and under " Your trips".

The minimum age for availing concession is 58 years in case of WOMEN SENIOR CITIZENS and element of concession is 50% in Basic Fare only. The minimum age for availing concession is 60 years in case of MEN SENIOR CITIZENS and element of concession is 40% in Basic Fare only.

Tips & Tricks for Securing a Confirmed Train Ticket:

By booking early, you increase your chances of getting a confirmed ticket, especially for popular trains and routes. Explore Different Quotas: Indian Railways offers various quotas, each catering to specific categories of passengers.

Passengers can find their e-ticket files in the email sent to them. For domestic flights, passengers do not have to show their e-tickets at the security checkpoints. However, it is advised to carry a print copy of the ticket for international flights.

For example, you can check the booking reference number on the airline's website to confirm that your reservation exists and that you're booked on the correct flight. Another way to check the authenticity of your airline ticket is to look for security features.

Your reference number can be located on your confirmation email, or on your E-ticket. At times, there may be a Flight Centre reference as well as an airline reference. The airline reference is the correct number combination for check in and booking management purposes.

How to find train ticket number? ›

PNR number is generally printed at the top left corner of the printed tickets. In case of the E – Ticket, it is mentioned at top in separate cell. Passenger's personal information like name, age, gender etc. is saved in the database against this reference number.

Online ticket reservation can be done by using IRCTC website or IRCTC app. Offline reservation can be done at the reservation counter in railway station.

Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket in advance? Yes. Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You'll need to travel on the train you're booked on, but you'll get a cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.

Advance Reservation Period (ARP)

For General Quota bookings, the ARP is 120 days prior to the date of journey excluding the date of journey. For Tatkal and Premium Tatkal reservation, the ARP is one day before the date of journey excluding the date of journey.

Service Hours: Booking through Internet is allowed from 00:20 AM to 11:45 PM (Indian Standard Time) on all days including Sundays. Service hours are liable to be changed without prior notice. Opening day booking:(120th day in advance, excluding the date of journey) will be available only after 8 AM.