Delhi to Katra Trains Timetable, Route, And Fare
There are several trains running between Delhi to Katra every day. A total of 29 trains run daily or weekly between these two cities.
Katra is one of the most popular religious places for Hindus. The pious shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is located here. People from all over India visit this shrine at the foothills of the Trikuta Hills to pay homage to Vaishno Devi and witness the breathtaking view.
It takes around 11 hours to reach Katra by train from the state capital Delhi. It is considered the most popular and efficient means of transport between the two cities.
List of Trains from Delhi to Katra
Here is a list of all trains running between Vaishno Devi Katra and Delhi. Some of these trains are available for daily booking, some are available weekly or fortnightly.
| Train no. | Train Name | Run |
| 12919 | Malwa SF Express | Daily |
| 12477 | Katra SF Express | Weekly |
| 12475 | Katra SF Express | Weekly |
| 12473 | Sarvodaya Express | Weekly |
| 12471 | Swaraj Express | Except Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
| 22439 | Vande Bharat Express | Except Tuesday |
| 22461 | Shri Shakti AC Express | Daily |
| 12445 | Uttar Sampark Kranti Express | Daily |
| 16787 | Vaishno Devi Katra Express | Weekly |
| 16317 | Himsagar Express | Weekly |
| 16031 | Andaman Express | Monday, Thursday, Friday |
| 11449 | Katra Weekly Express | Weekly |
| 19803 | Katra Weekly Express | Weekly |
| 14033 | Jammu Mail | Daily |
| 20847 | Udhampur SF Express | Weekly |
| 12751 | Humsafar Express | Weekly |
| 12425 | Rajdhani Express | Daily |
| 11077 | Jhelum Express | Daily |
| 20985 | Udhampur Express | Weekly |
| 14661 | Jammu Tawi Express | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
| 14645 | Shalimar Express | Except Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
| 18309 | Jammu Tawi Express | Except Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
| 18101 | Jammu Tawi Express | Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
| 12413 | Pooja SF Express | Daily |
| 22401 | Udhampur AC SF Express | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
| 12265 | Jammu Tawi Duronto Express | Sunday, Tuesday, Friday |
| 12549 | Jammu Tawi Weekly Express | Weekly |
| 22705 | Humsafar Express | Weekly |
| 22941 | Udhampur Weekly SF | Weekly |
Delhi to Katra Train Time Table
You can check Delhi to Katra train schedules and fares online by entering the train numbers in the train app to get the correct information. The 29 trains from Katra run on different days and at different times. You can reach Katra from Delhi by train, in the morning, evening or noon. Malwa SF Express and Katra SF Express are some of the Morning trains. Also SVDK Vande Bharata train is the fastest train from Delhi to Katra.
It departs from New Delhi Railway Station at 6:00 AM and reaches Shri Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station at 2:00 PM and covers the distance in just 8 hours. You can book train tickets from Delhi to Katra online in few steps through IRCTC. User-friendly interface, quick booking process and attractive train bookings help travelers to book tickets at the best price. You can also book Tatkal train ticket for Delhi to Katra trains through IRCTC app or website.
Delhi to Katra Route
The stations on the Delhi-Katra route are Sonipat, Ganaur, Samalkha, Panipat Jn, Karnal, Kurukshetra Jn, Ambala Cant Jn, Rajpura Jn, Ludhiana Jn, Jalandhar Cant, Tanda Urmar, Dasuya, Mukerian, Pathankot Cantt, Sujanpur, Madhopur Punjab, Kathua, Chhan Arorian, Chakdayala, Hira Nagar, Samba, Vijaypur Jammu, Bari Brahman, Jammu Tawi, Manwal and Udhampur.
Ticket price from Delhi to Katra
Delhi and Katra train fares are different. 335-395 for Delhi to Katra train tickets for sleeper class, while for First AC it varies from RS. 2465. In addition, Tatkal and Premium Tatkal bookings have different rates. You can avoid these fees by booking your train tickets in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trains run between Delhi and Katra?
There are currently 29 trains running between Delhi and Katra railway station. Some of the major trains that run from Delhi to Katra are Humsafar Express, Jhelum Express, Rajdhani Express etc.
What is the first train from Delhi to Katra?
The first train from Delhi to Katra is Malwa Superfast Express which departs New Delhi at 4:30 AM and arrives at Katra at 4:20 PM.
What is the last train from Delhi to Katra?
Udhampur Weekly Express is the last train between Delhi and Katra and departs from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) at 23:30 for Jammu Tawi. Also, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express leaves New Delhi at 11:30 PM and reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 1:30 PM the next day. 4. Which train is the fastest on the Delhi-Katra route?
The fastest train between Delhi and Katra is SVDK Vande Bharat which takes 8 hours to reach the destination.
From which Delhi stations can we board the train to Katra?
Delhi stations from where we can take a train to Katra are Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Tughlakabad Railway Station, New Delhi Railway Station and Delhi Anand Vihar Terminus Railway Station.
What are the departure stations of Delhi Katra trains in Katra?
The station from where the train departs from Katra is Shmata V D Katra Railway Station.
How long does it take to reach Katra from Delhi by train?
Delhi to Katra takes an average of 11 hours by train. The train distance is about 650 km.
How can I eat on the train?
You can order your favorite food online from the web catering platform. Travelkhana is an online food service provider that offers a variety of restaurants on the train, including Veg, Non-Veg, Jain and Regional. You can also get pure satvik Thali in the train online for Vaishno Devi Darshan.
Travelkhana App is dedicated to serving Khushiyan in trains.