IRCTC Train Advance 60 Days Ticket Date Calculator

Planning a train journey in India? Use our IRCTC advance booking date calculator to easily find the exact date when ticket reservations openтАФ60 days in advance as per Indian Railways rules. Skip the hassle of manual date counting. This free tool instantly computes your train ticket booking start date for seamless planning.

(date when the train departs from the starting station)
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Your Booking Date

You can book your train tickets from this date at 8:00 AM

Important: In India, advance train ticket booking opens 60 days before the journey date (excluding the journey date) at 8:00 AM on the IRCTC website, app, and ticket counters.
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Easy Date Calculation

Simply select your journey date and get the exact booking date instantly.

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Quick & Accurate

Get precise booking dates following Indian Railway's 60-day advance booking rule.

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How It Works:

  • Select your journey date using the date picker.
  • Click the button to see the date from which booking starts.
  • Also, check today's booking limit to see the latest journey date available for booking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many days before can I book a train ticket on IRCTC?

You can book tickets 60 days in advance for most trains.

What time does ticket booking start on IRCTC?

Booking opens at 8:00 AM on the IRCTC website, app, and ticket counters.

How do I calculate my booking start date?

Subtract 60 days from your journey date. You can also use our date calculator to find the exact date.

Can I book tickets for any train 60 days in advance?

Most trains follow the 60-day rule, but some special trains may have a different booking period.

Is the 60-day rule applicable to Tatkal tickets?

No, Tatkal tickets can be booked one day before the journey date. AC class opens at 10:00 AM, and non-AC at 11:00 AM.

Earlier, IRCTC allowed passengers to book train tickets 120 days (4 months) in advance. However, this rule was changed, and now tickets can be booked only 60 days (2 months) before the journey date.

Why was the rule changed?

The Indian Railways reduced the advance booking period to 60 days to:

  • тЬФ Prevent misuse and bulk booking by agents.
  • тЬФ Reduce the number of cancellations.
  • тЬФ Make ticket availability fairer for all passengers.

When was this rule implemented?

The change from 120 days to 60 days was implemented in May 2013. Since then, all general reservations follow the 60-day advance booking rule.

Who does this rule apply to?

  • General reserved tickets (Sleeper, AC classes).
  • Bookings made online through IRCTC or at railway stations.

Does this change affect Tatkal tickets?

No, Tatkal ticket booking remains unchanged. Tatkal tickets can be booked one day before the journey at:

  • 10:00 AM for AC classes
  • 11:00 AM for non-AC classes

How does this impact passengers?

  • тЬФ Passengers need to plan their bookings closer to the travel date.
  • тЬФ It reduces the number of cancellations and increases availability.
  • тЬФ Passengers can still book tickets up to 60 days in advance for most trains.

This change was introduced to make ticket booking more transparent and accessible for everyone.

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Welcome to TicketDateCalculator.com - your trusted companion for planning train journeys in India.

We understand how challenging it can be to keep track of when train ticket bookings open, especially when planning multiple trips or booking tickets for family and friends. That's why we created this simple, user-friendly tool to help millions of train travelers across India.

Our Mission

Our mission is to simplify the train ticket booking process by providing accurate, reliable information about advance booking dates. We aim to help travelers plan their journeys better and never miss out on booking their preferred trains.

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How It Works

Indian Railways allows advance booking of train tickets up to 60 days before the date of journey (excluding the journey date). Bookings open at 8:00 AM on the IRCTC website, app, and ticket counters. Our calculator automatically computes this date for you, taking into account all the rules and regulations.

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We are a team of travel enthusiasts and technology experts who understand the challenges faced by train travelers in India. Our goal is to make your travel planning as smooth as possible.

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