TrainYaar

There's always a way.

About and data

Every way there, not just the direct train.

Type two places on the boards. We look at direct trains, changes at junctions, switching stations within a city, and driving to a nearby station with better trains, then put the ones worth booking first.

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What TrainYaar looks for

  • Direct trains

    Every train that runs between your places on the day, with departure and arrival times, journey length and an estimated fare for your class.

  • A change at a junction

    When there's no good direct train, two trains with a sensible gap between them. Tight changes, long waits and night-time connections are flagged.

  • Another station in the same city

    Arrive at Howrah and leave from Sealdah, or at Nizamuddin and leave from New Delhi. The cab or metro ride between stations is counted in.

  • A drive to a better station

    Sometimes a short drive to a bigger junction gets you there hours earlier. It's only suggested when it clearly saves time, and it works for towns without a station.

TrainYaar doesn't sell tickets. When you've picked a way, "Check on IRCTC" opens IRCTC's train search so you can check seats and book there.

Common questions

There's no direct train between my places. How do I find a connecting train?

Type both places on the boards. TrainYaar looks for changes at junctions with a sensible gap between the trains, and ranks the connections by total journey time, number of changes and fare. Tight changes (under an hour), long waits and changes in the middle of the night are flagged. Each train needs its own ticket, and a late first train won't hold the second, so leave yourself a buffer.

My train is waitlisted, or trains are full for Diwali or Chhath. Are there other ways to get there?

Often, yes: another train from a different station in your city, a change at a junction, or a short drive to a bigger station with more trains. TrainYaar lists these side by side, so you can check a few options instead of waiting on one waitlist. It doesn't show seat availability yet; "Check on IRCTC" opens IRCTC's search to check seats for each train.

My city has several stations. Which one should I use?

Search for the city by name and every main station is included. For Delhi that's New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar and more. TrainYaar also considers arriving at one station and leaving from another, like Howrah and Sealdah in Kolkata, and counts the cab or metro ride between them.

How do I travel by train from a town with no railway station?

Type the town's name, for example Gangtok to Kolkata or Munnar to Chennai. TrainYaar finds the nearest stations and the best-connected railheads within driving distance, and plans the journey including the drive.

Is it worth driving to a bigger station for a better train?

Sometimes a drive of an hour or two to a major junction gets you an express or a Rajdhani and arrives hours earlier. TrainYaar only suggests a drive when it saves at least an hour overall, and never tells you to leave a train that already stops where you're going. Drive times are estimates from road maps, adjusted for Indian traffic.

Can I book tickets on TrainYaar?

No. TrainYaar finds the ways to travel; you book on IRCTC. "Check on IRCTC" opens IRCTC's train search, and "Copy details" gives you the train numbers, stations and dates to enter there.

How accurate are the train times and fares?

Times come from a community timetable of Indian Railways, which can be out of date for special trains, cancellations and recent changes. Fares are estimated from the Railway Board's fare tables and leave out catering, Tatkal and flexi pricing. Always check your train on IRCTC before you book or travel. More about the data.

Is TrainYaar free? Do I need an account?

It's free, with no sign-up and no cookies. To send a journey to someone, use the Share button above the results: the link opens the same search.