Tatkal Booking Date & Time Calculator

Calculate when Tatkal tickets become available for your train journey and get the exact booking times for AC and Non-AC classes.

What is Tatkal Booking?

Tatkal is a last-minute reservation scheme offered by Indian Railways that allows you to book train tickets just one day before your journey at a premium price. This is useful when:

  • You couldn't book during the regular 60-day window
  • You need to make emergency travel plans
  • You want to travel unexpectedly
  • Regular bookings are already full

Tatkal Booking Times

🎫 AC Tatkal: 10:00 AM IST

Tatkal bookings for Air-Conditioned coaches (1AC, 2AC, 3AC) open at 10:00 AM IST on the day before your journey.

🚂 Non-AC Tatkal: 11:00 AM IST

Tatkal bookings for Non-AC coaches (Sleeper, General) open at 11:00 AM IST on the day before your journey.

Tatkal Charges

Tatkal charges are added to the ticket price based on the distance traveled:

Distance Tatkal Charge
Upto 250 km ₹10-20
250-500 km ₹15-40
500-1000 km ₹20-60
Above 1000 km ₹25-100

Tatkal Booking Rules

  • ✅ Can only be booked one day before journey
  • ✅ Not applicable to suburban/local trains
  • ✅ Limited seats available per train
  • ✅ Minimum number of seats reserved for Tatkal
  • ✅ Cancellation charges are 50% of fare
  • ✅ No refund for no-show (missed train)
  • ✅ Available on both AC and Non-AC classes

Tips for Tatkal Booking

  • Be ready at 9:55 AM (AC) or 10:55 AM (Non-AC): Have your IRCTC login details ready
  • Check for cancellations: Try searching for different routes or trains
  • Use mobile app: Often faster than the website
  • Know the charges: Tatkal is expensive, factor this into your travel cost
  • Book immediately: Popular routes and trains get fully booked within minutes
  • Check cancellation policies: Tatkal tickets have strict cancellation rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book Tatkal on the same day? ▼

No, Tatkal can only be booked one day before your journey. You cannot book Tatkal on the same day of travel. For example, if you're traveling on November 15, you can book Tatkal on November 14 after 10 AM (AC) or 11 AM (Non-AC).

Which trains offer Tatkal booking? ▼

Most long-distance trains offer Tatkal booking, but it's not available for suburban/local trains. Premium trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi also offer Tatkal with higher charges. Always check the IRCTC website to see if Tatkal is available for your train.

What's the cancellation policy for Tatkal tickets? ▼

Tatkal tickets have a cancellation charge of 50% of the fare if cancelled before 24 hours of the journey. If you cancel within 24 hours of the journey, no refund is provided. There's also no refund if you miss the train.

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