Comments on: India Rail, Train Travel Tips and Tricks

By: Brad Benner

Brad Benner — Mon, 16 May 2011 08:01:53 +0000

Great post!

I just spent 7 weeks in India and traveled extensively by train. I found the official India Railways website to be really difficult to use (it constantly crashed) and then wouldn’t accept non-Indian credit cards, so I could even purchase a ticket. Instead, I used Cleartrip, which is a commerical site that’s much easier to use and accepts foreign credit cards.

I just posted an article on everything I learned about train travel in India that folks may find helpful: http://www.howtotraveler.com/2011/05/india-by-train-a-comprehensive-how-to-guide/.

Cheers,

Brad

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By: Ryan Cowles

Ryan Cowles — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:12:01 +0000

Wow, so many different travel classes! I notice they focus on the A/C alot. Does it get really hot on the train over there? Thanks for the tips! If I ever find myself in India for some reason, I'll definitely travel by rail! .-= Ryan Cowles´s last blog ..Taking a Train Across the Country – Part Two =-.

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Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:38:32 +0000

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By: ankur

ankur — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:54:54 +0000

hi,
i always wondered what foreigners think about india when they visit.
its nice to read that tourists do enjoy my country despite all the hurdles they face the moment they land at the airport. and yes indian rail is the best mode of transport in india (reaches even the remotest corners of the country).

one thing about the credit cards not being accepted on the website, try and open a bank account before coming to india (try the american express, citibank etc). would certainly save u guys a lot of hassle.

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By: davendeb

davendeb — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:33:27 +0000

Thanks Sam for adding the information. We wrote a post later about the irctc.co.in and thank you…you reminded us that we should have linked the later post with all of the other information that we have learned to this one.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I know this post is a bit old, but I thought I’d comment anyway:

1) I don’t know if you know but you can actually book tickets from the Internet. It’s much easier IMO than doing it at the station. Here’s the official site: http://www.irctc.co.in. You can also get a schedule of any train on that site, which is handy sometimes.

2) I prefer 2AC or 1AC. They’re both cheap anyway (compared to most countries) – ~$50 for 2AC and $100-$200 for 1AC.

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Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:31:57 +0000

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By: Anil

Anil — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:41:24 +0000

Everything in India is an adventure and seems harder than it is until you give it a shot. This is a good read for first time train riders in India, it's a great way to travel around there. .-= Anil´s last blog ..The Cheesiest Travel Photo Contest Part 2 – Entry #9 =-.

By: Britt & Jonathan

Britt & Jonathan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:59:03 +0000

Good to know. I am going to try an American Express card today and see if that works. Thank you guys!

By: davendeb

davendeb — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:12:44 +0000

We have tried using Citibank and TD Visa and neither work. We tried this after the post went up, so I am glad that you asked the question. I am thinking that our Canadian cards will not work. We even tried entering from two different gateways. We have another card CIBC that we are going to try, but I have a feeling that it will not work. We have an email into India Rail, we will see if they get back to us, as the site states that cards from all countries are accepted…hmmm

By: Britt & Jonathan

Britt & Jonathan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:37:04 +0000

You guys are awesome – thanks for the tips! Currently trying to book train tickets on line and are stumped on what to choose as payment. I have a Citi Bank MC but it is not working currently. Thoughts?

By: davendeb

davendeb — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:22:53 +0000

Hi Shannon, I don’t think we have it figured out yet. We are stumbling along hoping for the best:) I agree with you about the pacsafe. We are sooooo glad that we brought them, even if they do add extra weight to the luggage.
Trisha, yes it can be confusing. We have only taken the train twice, so we are certainly not experts yet. But we will keep sharing the information as we learn more. Cheers!

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:34:20 +0000

I've always loved traveling by train, but it sounds like it's a real adventure in India! It also sounds like it could be very confusing and possibly frustrating for beginners, so it's great that you share such good, detailed advice. .-= Trisha Miller´s last blog ..Suzy: Week 17 Goals – Writing eBooks =-.

By: Shannon OD

Shannon OD — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:39:27 +0000

This is where my PacSafe came in so handy! On overnights I locked it up to the bed like you said and got a nice rest (or as nice as could be since I was in Sleeper most of the time! Glad you guys have it all figured out already – I have to admit…it took me a bit longer!!
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