{"id":869,"date":"2023-04-06T17:23:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T17:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=869"},"modified":"2023-04-06T17:23:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T17:23:23","slug":"booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know","title":{"rendered":"Booking Your Train Ticket Online? Here\u2019s what you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Booking train tickets in India used to be a time-consuming task. People had to book their tickets at the railway station or through travel agencies. Things have become much easier, however, with the advancement of technology. You can now book train tickets online from the comfort of your own home. We&#8217;ll go over everything you need to know about steps to book a train ticket online in India in this blog post.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know\/#How_to_book_your_train_ticket_online\" title=\"How to book your train ticket online?\">How to book your train ticket online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know\/#Save_Money_on_your_ticket\" title=\"Save Money on your ticket!\">Save Money on your ticket!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know\/#Booked_your_ticket_Now_pre-order_delicious_food_for_your_journey\" title=\"Booked your ticket? Now pre-order delicious food for your journey\">Booked your ticket? Now pre-order delicious food for your journey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/booking-your-train-ticket-online-heres-what-you-should-know\/#Here_are_the_steps_to_order_food_on_the_train_through_WhatsApp\" title=\"Here are the steps to order food on the train through WhatsApp:-\">Here are the steps to order food on the train through WhatsApp:-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_book_your_train_ticket_online\"><\/span><strong>How to book your train ticket online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the steps to book ticket online through IRCTC on their official website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.irctc.co.in\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.irctc.co.in<\/a> :<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-0-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"book ticket online through IRCTC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Register for an IRCTC ID on their official website as only registered users can book online train tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-3-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"Register for an IRCTC ID on their official website\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Log in to IRCTC with your registered ID and password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-April-irctc-2-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"Log in to IRCTC with your registered ID and password\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Enter your origin and destination stations in the &#8220;From-To&#8221; field, and then select the date of your trip to search for available trains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-3-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share-1.webp\" alt=\"Enter your origin and destination stations\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Check the availability of train seats before clicking the &#8220;Book now&#8221; button to book your ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-4-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"train seats before clicking the &quot;Book now&quot; button to book your ticket\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Choose your travel class and quota and click search. Available trains will then be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-5-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"Choose your travel class and quota and click search\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Enter the necessary passenger information such as name, age, gender, berth preference, and food preference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-876 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-6-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"6.\tEnter the necessary passenger information such as name, age, gender, berth preference, and food preference\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Choose your payment method from a variety of options including debit cards, credit cards, net banking, digital wallets, etc. Click &#8220;Continue Booking&#8221; to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-7-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"payment method\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Make the payment and wait for the booking confirmation page to appear on your screen. Once you have the confirmation page, your online train ticket has been booked successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-april-irctc-8-1200x630-thumbnail-for-social-share.webp\" alt=\"8.\tMake the payment and wait for the booking confirmation page to appear on your screen.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In India, there are numerous websites and apps that allow you to book train tickets online. However, it is critical to select a dependable platform. The official website of the Indian Railways, IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), is the most popular platform for booking a train ticket online in India. You can also use other websites such as MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, and Yatra, among others. Before making a reservation, ensure that the website\/app is trustworthy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Money_on_your_ticket\"><\/span><strong>Save Money on your ticket!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traveling by train can be a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, however, it is critical to carefully plan and book your tickets to avoid unnecessary expenses. Here are some simple steps you can follow to save money on your train ticket:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advance ticket booking helps you avoid last-minute booking rush and get discounts. Book your ticket at least 15-20 days prior to get the best price.<\/li>\n<li>Splitting your journey during holidays by purchasing multiple tickets is a good tip. For example, if you are traveling from Delhi to Kolkata, instead of booking one single, direct train ticket online from Delhi to Kolkata, you can book two tickets &#8211; from Delhi junction to Mughalsarai junction, and then from Mughalsarai to Kolkata junction.<\/li>\n<li>Look for cashback offers and use IRCTC payment cards to save money.<\/li>\n<li>If you or someone in your travel group is a senior citizen, then you can avail special discounts through the senior citizen quota.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing sleeper class over other classes can save you money on ticket prices.<\/li>\n<li>In case of need for canceling your ticket, it is best to do so before the final chart preparation to receive a refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-delivery-in-train\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Final-1080x90-cta-1.webp\" alt=\"Food on Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booked_your_ticket_Now_pre-order_delicious_food_for_your_journey\"><\/span><strong>Booked your ticket? Now pre-order delicious food for your journey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you are booking your train ticket online you can also order delicious food online from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/e-catering\"><strong>IRCTC e-Catering Service<\/strong><\/a> Zoop India. Zoop is an online platform for food delivery in trains, that serves fresh and sanitary food to train passengers all over India. You can use Zoop to order meals on train from top-rated restaurants along your train route and have them delivered to your seat. Zoop offers a diverse selection of cuisines ranging from Indian street delights to international gourmet specials!<\/p>\n<p>Visit Zoop\u2019s Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\">https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-April-1200x630-for-content.webp\" alt=\"food on train directly through WhatsApp \" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zoop allows you to order your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-train-on-whatsapp\"><strong>food on train directly through WhatsApp<\/strong><\/a> with the help of its WhatsApp chatbot- Ziva, which guides you on every step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_steps_to_order_food_on_the_train_through_WhatsApp\"><\/span><strong>Here are the steps to order food on the train through WhatsApp:-<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Send a \u201cHi\u201d To WhatsApp no. <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+917042062070?text=Hi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7042062070<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter your 10-digit PNR number.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the station, where your meal is to be delivered.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Then select the Restaurant and food you want to order<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the food to the Cart<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the mode of payment and you are done!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=%2B917042062070&amp;text=Hi&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/5-April-1200x630-for-content-wtsapp-step.webp\" alt=\"food on train using through WhatsApp \" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the availability of online booking options has made it much easier to book train tickets in India. IRCTC provides a simple interface for searching for trains, checking availability, and making payments. It is critical to plan ahead of time and take advantage of discounts and cashback offers to save money on many such train ticket online. Furthermore, Zoop India&#8217;s e-Catering Service allows you to order delicious food online while traveling by train. So next time you&#8217;re planning your train travel, don\u2019t forget to use these latest features and technology to make your experience hasslefree and fun!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/New-orange-1080x90-final-cta-2.webp\" alt=\"Zoop App\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be it booking train ticket online or ordering tasty food directly to your train seat, with IRCTC\u2019s e-Ticketing &#038; e-Catering Services, train journeys are becoming more enjoyable than ever before!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[136,138],"tags":[91,134,133],"class_list":["post-869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indian-railways","category-irctc","tag-irctc-food-coupon-code","tag-irctc-food-price","tag-irctc-meal-booking"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=869"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":885,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869\/revisions\/885"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}