🚂 60 Days Advance Booking
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How Does IRCTC Advance Booking Work?
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets 60 days in advance (excluding the date of journey) through IRCTC. This period is called the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Knowing exactly when your booking window opens is crucial, especially for popular routes and festivals where tickets sell out within minutes.
Our IRCTC Ticket Date Calculator instantly tells you the exact date when advance booking opens for your journey. Simply enter your travel date, and the calculator subtracts 60 days to give you the booking date. You can also add a calendar reminder to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or Yahoo so you never miss your booking window.
Enter Journey Date
Select the date on which your train departs from the starting station
Get Booking Date
Instantly see the date when IRCTC advance booking opens for your journey
Set Reminder
Add the booking date to your calendar and get notified on the right day
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days in advance can I book a train ticket on IRCTC?
You can book train tickets on IRCTC up to 60 days in advance (excluding the date of journey). This means if your journey date is 60 days from today, you can start booking the ticket today. The advance reservation period (ARP) is set by Indian Railways.
What time does IRCTC advance booking open?
IRCTC advance booking (ARP) tickets open at 8:00 AM IST. Tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM IST for AC classes and 11:00 AM IST for non-AC classes. It is advisable to log in to IRCTC a few minutes before the booking window opens.
How to calculate IRCTC advance booking date?
To calculate your IRCTC advance booking date, subtract 60 days from your journey date. For example, if your journey is on April 15, 2026, your advance booking opens on February 14, 2026. Use our free IRCTC Ticket Date Calculator above to instantly find your booking date.
What is the advance reservation period (ARP) for Indian Railways?
The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for Indian Railways is 60 days, excluding the date of journey. This applies to all regular (non-tatkal, non-premium) bookings made through IRCTC. The ARP was revised from 120 days to 60 days by Indian Railways.
Can I set a reminder for my IRCTC booking date?
Yes! Our IRCTC Ticket Date Calculator lets you add your booking date directly to your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or Yahoo Calendar. Simply enter your journey date, and click the "Add Booking Reminder to Calendar" button to set a reminder.
What is Tatkal booking and when does it open?
Tatkal booking is an emergency quota offered by Indian Railways for last-minute travel. It opens one day before the journey date. AC class tatkal booking opens at 10:00 AM IST, and non-AC class opens at 11:00 AM IST. Tatkal tickets have higher charges compared to regular tickets.
Is this calculator accurate for all trains?
This calculator works for all regular trains booked through IRCTC with the standard 60-day advance reservation period. For special trains, festival specials, or trains with modified ARP, please check the IRCTC website for specific booking windows. The date of journey should be the date on which the train starts from the originating station.
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