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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

5. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.