How far ahead can I book a train ticket today?

Up to 31 October 2026. The advance reservation period is 60 days excluding the date of journey, and each new day of the window is released at 08:00 AM IST.

How far ahead can you book right now?

Today in India is Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Before 08:00 release

The furthest journey date you can book today

31 October 2026

Today's 08:00 AM IST release has not happened yet. At 08:00 this morning, journeys on 1 November 2026 open up.

See the page for 31 October 2026

365-day foreign tourist quota

up to 1 September 2027

Foreign tourists booking under the Foreign Tourist (FT) quota.

30-day short ARP

up to 1 October 2026

Some day-time intercity express trains that were exempted from the 60-day cut, such as Taj Express and Gomti Express.

15-day short ARP

up to 16 September 2026

A small set of short-distance and suburban-type reserved services.

10-day short ARP

up to 11 September 2026

Selected special and seasonal services notified with a 10-day window.

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Date of journey

The day the train departs from your boarding station.

Booking window

Almost all mail and express trains, all classes, Indian nationals.

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