Question 1

How many days in advance can I book an IRCTC train ticket?

Accepted Answer

Under the latest Indian Railways rules, general advance train ticket booking opens 60 days prior to the journey date (excluding the date of journey) at 8:00 AM IST.

Question 2

At what time does IRCTC advance train ticket booking open daily?

Accepted Answer

IRCTC General Advance Reservation Period (ARP) ticket booking opens daily at exactly 8:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Question 3

What are the Tatkal ticket booking timings on IRCTC?

Accepted Answer

Tatkal ticket booking opens 1 day prior to the train's departure date from originating station: AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) open at 10:00 AM IST, and Non-AC classes (Sleeper, 2S) open at 11:00 AM IST.

Question 4

How far in advance can foreign tourists book train tickets in India?

Accepted Answer

Foreign Tourists and NRIs can book Indian Railways train tickets up to 365 days in advance under the Foreign Tourist Quota via IRCTC.

Question 5

When did the IRCTC ARP change from 120 days to 60 days?

Accepted Answer

Indian Railways officially reduced the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from 120 days to 60 days with effect from November 1, 2024.