The table below lists the key details of this route.

Disclaimer: The details above are subject to change by Indian Railways. Distance and duration are measured between the stations the train runs between, which differ across services on this route.

The table below lists the key details of this route.

Disclaimer: The details above are subject to change by Indian Railways. Distance and duration are measured between the stations the train runs between, which differ across services on this route.

A journey of about 18h 34m is usually spent sleeping, eating and sitting on board, so the class decides the quality of the trip. The table below sets out what each class offers on a long-distance run.

Disclaimer: The classes available depend on the trains running on the route on the date of travel.

Trains on this route carry a pantry car or accept e-catering orders against the PNR. Bedding is provided in AC classes while Sleeper Class passengers carry their own.

At about 18h 34m, this route works both ways, and the choice changes which class is worth booking. 2 trains run during the day and 3 at night.

Disclaimer: Day and night services depend on the trains running on the route on the date of travel.

Chair Car and Executive Class appear on faster day services where they run. Sleeper Class is the lowest-priced berth at night. AC 3 Tier adds air conditioning and bedding. On a journey of this length, a berth can be the difference between arriving rested or tired.

Availability is shown per class and per train, and changes until the chart is prepared. This may be around four hours before departure. A ticket is confirmed, in RAC (a shared berth, seat guaranteed), or waitlisted (no seat unless the waitlist clears). Waitlists on a route of this length often clear, as seats are released when passengers travelling shorter distances cancel or board at intermediate stations. 

Availability is shown per class and per train, and changes until the chart is prepared, about four hours before departure. A ticket can be confirmed, which may show as CNF, or RAC, which refers to a shared berth with a seat guaranteed, or waitlisted (WL), which means no seat unless the waitlist clears. Routes this frequently have waitlists that are likely to clear up because people who are travelling shorter distances cancel or get on at intermediate stops.

Availability may still be tight on weekends and around holidays. Tickets that remain fully waitlisted after charting are cancelled automatically and the fare is refunded. redRail Confirm, Alternate Trip and connecting-train options all exist for this case and are explained below.

Availability is shown per class and per train, and changes until the chart is prepared, about four hours before departure. A ticket may be confirmed, in RAC (seat guaranteed in a shared berth), or waitlisted (no seat unless the waitlist clears). On a route of this length, waitlists build earlier and clear less often, because a larger share of passengers travel the full distance and fewer seats are released at intermediate stations. 

Booking well before the travel date is the most reliable way to hold a confirmed berth. Tickets that remain fully waitlisted after charting are cancelled automatically and the fare is refunded. redRail Confirm, Alternate Trip and connecting-train options are all features offered to ease common travel woes.

redRail has a set of features built around the two things that go wrong on a train booking: a ticket that does not confirm, and a plan that changes.

How Free Cancellation works

1. Free Cancellation may be selected while booking the ticket. 

2. If plans change, the ticket is cancelled from My Bookings before the chart is prepared. 

3. The full ticket fare is refunded with zero railway cancellation fee. 

4. The fee waiver is pre-applied, so there’s no need for claims.

Free Cancellation applies to selected tickets and covers both full and partial cancellation. Keep in mind that the Free Cancellation premium, the redRail service fee, the IRCTC convenience fee and payment gateway charges are not refunded. Chart preparation times are set by Indian Railways. Full terms are on the Free Cancellation page, and it is ideal to check them beforehand.

Either plans change or tickets are not confirmed when it comes to train journeys. redRail has a set of features to address these issues. 

How Free Cancellation works

1. Free Cancellation may be chosen right when booking the ticket. 

2. If plans change, the ticket is cancelled from My Bookings before the chart is prepared. 

3. The full ticket fare is refunded with zero railway cancellation fee. 

4. The fee waiver is pre-applied, so passengers do not need to claim afterwards.

Free Cancellation applies to selected tickets and covers both full and partial cancellation. The Free Cancellation premium, the redRail service fee, the IRCTC convenience fee and payment gateway charges are not refunded. Chart preparation times are set by Indian Railways. Full terms are on the Free Cancellation page.