Train Ticket Booking Date Calculator

Find out when your Indian Railways train ticket booking opens. Enter your journey date and calculate the advance booking date instantly.

How Does It Work?

📅 60-Day Rule

Indian Railways allows you to book advance tickets up to 60 days before your journey date, excluding the journey date itself.

⏰ Booking Opens at 8 AM

All bookings open at 8:00 AM IST on the scheduled opening date on IRCTC and partner booking portals.

🎫 Tatkal Booking

Tatkal tickets become available one day before the journey. AC Tatkal at 10 AM, Non-AC Tatkal at 11 AM IST.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 60-day advance booking rule? ▼

Indian Railways allows you to book train tickets up to 60 calendar days in advance, excluding the date of journey. For example, if your journey is on November 15, you can start booking from September 16 (60 days before).

What time do bookings open? ▼

All IRCTC train bookings open at 8:00 AM IST on the scheduled opening date. You need to book as soon as possible to get your preferred seats and classes.

What is Tatkal booking? ▼

Tatkal booking allows you to reserve tickets just one day before the journey at a premium price. AC Tatkal bookings open at 10:00 AM IST, and Non-AC Tatkal bookings open at 11:00 AM IST on the day before your journey.

Can all trains be booked 60 days in advance? ▼

Most trains can be booked 60 days in advance, but some special trains and services may have different booking windows. Always verify with the official IRCTC website for the specific train you want to book.

Is this calculator affiliated with IRCTC? ▼

No, this is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by IRCTC or Indian Railways. Always verify important information through official IRCTC sources.

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