I would like to find out what all options I have for a New Delhi to Vaishno Devi train. I have not yet decided what my preference is, ticket cost or time of getting there, it is why I would like to have all the options in front of me, so I can decide with my parents which train to book. I would also like to know according to you all which train is better to travel on the ones during the day or during the night?
Hi, welcome to the forum! Overview The distance between New Delhi and the Vaishno Devi Bhavan in Jammu & Kashmir is about 652 kilometres. Driving this distance can take around 10 to 11 hours, more or less. With public transportation, such as a train or a bus, the journey is a bit longer, around 11 to 12 hours. It can even take up to 15 hours at the most for some trains. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station serves both the town of Katra and the Vaishno Devi Bhavan devotees. The railway station is merely 1.4 kilometres away from Katra. It is your best option when reaching Katra from Delhi, since it is directly connected to the latter. Trains from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra Train Name and NumberDeparture Station - TimeArrival TimeScheduleJourney DurationShri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22461New Delhi - 17:305:10Daily11 hours & 40 minutesUttar Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 12445New Delhi - 20:508:40Daily11 hours and 50 minutesSarvodaya Express Train No. 12475 New Delhi - 4:5017:10Thursday12 hours and 20 minutesJamnagar Katra SF Express Train No. 12477New Delhi - 4:5017:10Wednesday12 hours and 20 minutesSarvodaya Express Train No. 12473New Delhi - 4:5017:10Sunday12 hours and 20 minutesSwaraj Express Train No. 12471New Delhi - 4:5017:10Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday12 hours and 20 minutesYesvantpur SVDK Suvidha Express Train No. 82651New Delhi - 7:5020:25Monday12 hours and 35 minutesAndaman Express Train No. 16031New Delhi - 00:1015:20Tuesday, Friday & Saturday15 hours and 10 minutesHimsagar Express Train No. 16317New Delhi - 00:1015:20Monday15 hours and 10 minutesTirunelveli SVDK Express Train No. 16787New Delhi - 00:1015:20Monday & Tuesday15 hours and 10 minutesJabalpur Katra Express Train No. 11449New Delhi - 00:1015:20Wednesday15 hours and 10 minutesNavyug Express Train No. 16687New Delhi - 00:1015:20Thursday15 hours and 10 minutesKota Katra Weekly Express Train No. 19803New Delhi - 00:1015:20Sunday15 hours and 10 minutesSo these are all the trains plying between New Delhi and Vaishno Devi Katra. There's a total of 13 trains plying this route from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi. Fares vary depending on the train that you choose. Journey duration also varies, as you can see from the table above. Which Trains to Choose from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra? The first train, the Shri Shakti AC Express Train No. 22461, is your best option. It has a journey duration of 11 hours and 40 minutes plus it runs daily as well departing at 17:30 from the New Delhi Railway Station. It only has six halts and it has an average delay of 14 minutes only. There are three types of seats available, Rs. 1,005 for 3AC, Rs. 1,425 for 2AC and Rs. 2,400 for 1AC. The second train, the Uttar Sampark Kranti Express Train No. 12445, has a running time of only 11 hours and 50 minutes. It also runs daily departing at 20:50 from the New Delhi Railway Station. It has nine halts and has an average delay of 40 minutes. It has five seats available, Rs. 215 for General Quota, Rs. 385 for Sleeper, Rs. 1,005 for 3AC, Rs. 1,425 for 2AC and Rs. 2,400 for 1AC. The third train, the Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12475, has a running time of 12 hours and 20 minutes. It doesn't run daily though but it departs from the New Delhi Railway Station during Thursdays at 4:50 in the morning. However, its average delay is an hour and 30 minutes plus it has 8 halts in between. It has four seats available, Rs. 215 for General Quota, Rs. 385 for Sleeper, Rs. 1,005 for 3AC and Rs. 1,425 for 2AC. The fourth train, the Jamnagar Katra SF Express Train No. 12477, has a running time of 12 hours and 20 minutes as well. It only runs during Wednesdays though and departs from the New Delhi Railway Station at 4:50 as well. Its average delay is worse at 2 hours and more. It has 8 halts too and has the same fares as above. Another good option is the Sarvodaya Express Train No. 12473 which has a running time of 12 hours and 20 minutes too. It runs during Sundays only and departs from the New Delhi Railway Station at 4:50. Its average delay is an hour and more. It has four seats available, Rs. 215 for General Quota, Rs. 385 for Sleeper, Rs. 1,005 for 3AC and Rs. 1,425 for 2AC. Day Train or Night Train? The trains posted above are mostly dawn, early morning and night trains. It depends upon you but all are good options. The good thing about night and early dawn journey is that you won't encounter much traffic. Plus, you can rest during the night time too, so that once you arrive in Vaishno Devi, you can start your pilgrimage to the Bhavan. The good thing about the early morning journey is that you can enjoy the views along the way. However, once you arrive in the Vaishno Devi Bhavan, you might need to rest a bit before starting your pilgrimage. Conclusion I hope this little guide helps you in finding the right train option for you. The fares are also listed above so you can choose accordingly too. The first seven trains are your best options since they have the quickest journey durations. They also have the least number of halts so the possibilities of delays are lesser.
