Can you pay cash on the train
You can pay for your tickets using cash or a credit or debit card. We offer a wide range of tickets from our self-service ticket machines to offer the best value fare for your journey.
Can you pay for tickets on the train
Keep in mind that ticket prices on the train are generally higher than those purchased in advance, as there is often a surcharge for buying a ticket on the train. Once you have selected the desired ticket option, you'll be required to pay for the ticket.
How to book train tickets without money
Register with e-Paylater
You need to be registered with e-Paylater to avail the facility. You can get yourself registered at www.epaylater.in. The facility is powered by M/s Arthashastra Fintech Pvt. Ltd and allows you to make payments at a later date.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket online or on the train
In most cases, purchasing Northern train tickets online is cheaper than buying them at the station. Booking your tickets in advance also means you'll pay less to travel to your destination. You can purchase tickets on our website or via our mobile app.
Do you have to buy a ticket before boarding a train
Buying tickets
Like all train companies*, you must buy a ticket before you board, or risk getting a penalty fare.
What happens if you can’t pay for a train
If you board a train without a valid ticket, you may either have to pay the full Single or Return fare, or you could be issued a Penalty Fare Notice.
What happens if I don’t have a train ticket
You will be asked to pay a minimum fine of ₹ 250, along with the cost of the ticket for the distance you have travelled. If you don't have the money or refuse to pay up, you stand the chance of being handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and booked under Section 137 of the Railways Act.
Do you have to buy a train ticket before getting on the train
You must buy a full-price ticket to cover your journey before you board the train. You can apply for a refund on this ticket at any of our ticket offices or by contacting our Customer Service Centre.
Can I get a train ticket and pay later
Travel now, pay over 4 instalments
Choosing to pay for your National Express ticket with Clearpay means you can now spread the cost of travel over four interest-free payments.
How do I book a train ticket for the first time
Under the 'book train tickets' section, choose your city and its station where you will depart from and arrive at.Step 2: Then select the date of departure and choose from the preferred class of train travel. You can choose between Sleeper Class, Third Class, First AC, Second AC, Third AC, AC Chair car, and so on.
Is it cheaper to tap or buy a train ticket
You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.
Is it better to buy a train ticket in advance
Yes. Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You'll need to travel on the train you're booked on, but you'll get a cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.
Why can’t I buy a ticket on the train
The only time you can buy a ticket is before starting your journey. The only time this rule does not apply is if the ticket machine wasn't working and the ticket office was closed – something that can be checked, so no fibbing! Being late, or not having enough time, is not an excuse for not having a ticket.
What is required for train ticket
like Identity card, Driving License, Passport, Educational certificate, certificate from Local Bodies like Panchayat/Corporation/Municipality, or any other authentic and recognised document. This documentary proof of age should be produced if demanded by some Railway official during the journey.
Should I pay my train fine
If you board a train without a valid ticket or Promise to Pay notice you may have to pay a Penalty Fare. If it is shown that your intention was to avoid your fare, then you are breaking the criminal law and you may be liable for prosecution.
What is it called when you don’t pay for a train ticket
Make sure you have a valid ticket to avoid a Penalty Fare. Most people travel with a valid ticket for their journey, but for those that try to get away without paying their fare, there is a Penalty Fares system across the rail network.
Can you get away with not buying a train ticket
You can be found guilty of train fare evasion if you are found to have travelled on a train without a ticket or if you refuse to pay for a ticket for a journey that you are taking. You can also be found guilty of train fare evasion if you intentionally pay for a shorter journey than the journey that you are taking.
Is it cheaper to pre book train tickets
Yes. Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You'll need to travel on the train you're booked on, but you'll get a cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.
Can I use my debit card on the train
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won't have to queue for tickets at the station and won't have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
What happens if I tap in but not out
If you touch-in but don't touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won't know what journey you made. If this happens, you'll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
Is it cheaper to buy tickets in advance or last minute
Timing plays an important part. Specifically, plane tickets usually don't get cheaper closer to the departure date. Instead, flights tend to be the most inexpensive when you book between four months and three weeks before your departure date.
How do I get my train ticket if I book online
A. You can book your train ticket using MakeMyTrip. All you have to do is enter your source and destination and use your IRCTC login ID to confirm your train tickets. You would receive your e-ticket on mobile.
Do you need a rail card to travel
A: Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.
What happens if you don’t pay train
If you do not have the means to pay immediately – or if you choose to complain/appeal before paying – the inspector can issue an Unpaid Fare Notice (UFN). This is not a fine or a penalty but an 'invoice' for the fare for the train you are on. An Unpaid Fares Notice is different from a Penalty Fare.
What happens if you don’t pay train fare
If you board a train without a valid ticket or Promise to Pay notice you may have to pay a Penalty Fare. If it is shown that your intention was to avoid your fare, then you are breaking the criminal law and you may be liable for prosecution.
