Archive · 2 Jul 2025
IRCTC Guide: Book a Train Coach or Entire Train
If you're traveling with a large group in India, it can be tough to get train tickets.
IRCTC helps by letting you book an entire train or just a coach.
There are three options: a coach, a whole train, or a fancy saloon.
You can book these starting six months before your trip, but you must book at least 30 days before departure.
To book, you need to pay a deposit of Rs 50,000 per coach, then submit your request online or at a station office.
IRCTC offers options to charter entire trains or coaches.
Three charter types are available: coach, train, and saloon.
Bookings open six months and close 30 days before departure.
A security deposit of Rs 50,000 per coach is required.
Booking can be done online via the IRCTC FTR portal or offline.
- Who
- The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the service for people who need to book large group travel.
- What
- Chartering entire trains or coaches.
- When
- Booking opens 6 months in advance and closes 30 days before departure.
- Where
- Via the IRCTC FTR Portal or Station Office.
- Why
- To allow groups to travel together comfortably and ensure confirmed tickets.
- Service Provider
- IRCTC
- Charter Types
- Coach, Train, Saloon
- Booking Start
- 6 Months Before Departure
- Booking Cutoff
- 30 days before departure
- Minimum Coaches (Train)
- 18
- Maximum Coaches (Train)
- 24
- Security Deposit
- Rs 50,000 per coach