Railway Fare Table | Railway Fare Chart
Rail Fare and Chart Table Kilometer Wise: Mail, Express Train (AC 3 Tier, AC 2 Tier and AC First Class), AC Chair Car, Rajdhani Express, Duronto Express, Tejas, Vande Bharat, Gatimaan, Mahamana Express, Garib Rath and Jan Shatabdi
The last fare revision over Indian Railways was done in 2025 January 1
| IRCTC Revised in passenger fare – Latest Train Fare Chart and Table – Rail Fare Table | |
| Type of Train | For More Information |
| Mail and Express Fare Table | Click Here |
| Mail and Express AC 3 Tier, AC 2 Tier and AC First Class Fare Table | Click Here |
| AC Chair Car Fare Table | Click Here |
| Rajdhani Express Fare Table | Click Here |
| Duronto Express Fare Table | Click Here |
| Tejas Fare Table | Click Here |
| Vande Bharat Fare Table | Click Here |
| Gatimaan Fare Table | Click Here |
| Mahamana Express Fare Table | Click Here |
| Garib Rath Fare Table | Click Here |
| Jan Shatabdi Express Fare Table | Click Here |
| Rail fare Chart and Table is by Distance and kilometer wise (km) | |
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Here’s the latest on the Indian Railways Fare Structure, including per-kilometer rates, key fare components, and available tools for calculating ticket prices:
Contents
Per-Kilometer Fare Structure (Effective July 1, 2025)
Following a fare rationalization effective July 1, 2025:
- Non-AC trains (e.g., Sleeper, Second Class): +1 paisa per km
- AC classes (e.g., 3AC, 2AC, 1AC, Chair Car): +2 paise per km
- No fare change for general class travel up to 500 km.
Components of Rail Travel Fare
Beyond the base fare, additional charges add up, including:
- Reservation Fee (RF)
- Superfast Surcharge (SF) for fast trains
- Goods & Services Tax (GST) on AC, Executive, and 1AC classes
A 2020 sample table shows fare breakdowns per class (Second, Sleeper, 3AC, 2AC, 1AC, Chair Car), though now somewhat outdated.
Use the Official Fare Calculator
To get ticket prices tailored for your travel class and distance:
- Visit the Indian Railways’ Fare Enquiry tool and enter the travel details.
- Available classes include:
- FIRST AC, SECOND AC, THIRD AC, 3AC Economy
- AC CHAIR CAR, SLEEPER CLASS, SECOND SEATING, etc.
Fare Snapshot Example
For the Chandigarh–Patna Summer Special (1,156 km):
- Sleeper (SL): ₹690
- 3AC: ₹1,815
- 2AC: ₹2,025
- 1AC: ₹3,465
This illustrates how distance and class drive fare decisions.
Summary Table
| Fare Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Fare | Varies by travel class; updated per km as above |
| AC Fare Increase | +2 paise/km (July 1, 2025) |
| Non-AC Fare Increase | +1 paisa/km (July 1, 2025); not for ≤ 500 km travel |
| Other Charges | Reservation Fee, Superfast Surcharge, GST (AC only) |
| Booking Tool | Use Fare Enquiry tool on Indian Railways website |
| Example Trip Cost | Chandigarh–Patna: ₹690 (SL), ₹1,815 (3AC), etc. |
Let me know if you’d like me to calculate fares for a specific route or walk you through the Fare Enquiry tool step-by-step!