delhi - bikaner by train: is it possible??

kikketta

helllo,
i need an information:
someone knows if there are trains from delhi to bikaner. I would like to travel during the night. i didn't find anything in the indiarail site. Please help me if you can

ba9rn

If you want to travel through the night, you might consider multi (two!) trains. Use this site and check the 'multi train route' box.

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steven_ber

Train 5609 departs (old) Delhi station daily at 16:35 and gets to Lalgarh Junction at 05:45.

2-tier air con = Rs 962
3-tier air con = Rs 690
Sleeper Class = Rs 256 (not air con)

Lalgarh is a junction 4kms from the centre of Bikaner.

This train starts it's journey in Guwahati in Assam and could easily be 2 - 4 hours late, good news really when you look at the timing of the train.

There is a telephone number you can ring to see if this train is running to time, your hotel in Delhi will have the telephone number. (It may be 139)

I suggest you call at about 08:00 in the morning, the train will have already passed through all the sections where delays may happen, but whatever time the train is likely to arrive in Delhi, get there at least 90 minutes early, the train is due to be at Delhi station for 75 minutes, if it's late, they may allow it to leave earlier. (though it should still be at the station for a minimum 20 minutes).

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kikketta

tHANS all of you
but i have another question:what means multi trains?

ba9rn

Just means changing trains at an intermediate station. Have you tried clicking the link I provided in my post above? (click on the underlined text)

Steven has found a direct route for you though, which should be preferable.

kikketta

yes, your link was fantastic, better than indian rail site. i don't want to change,i sould prefer direct one, but i didn't find any night train from delhi to bikaner(the junction)
last thing about the price, why the sleeper class is cheaper than other chair classes?

thanx thanx thanx a lot,
and sorry for my terrible english, i'm italian and i'm not too experienced in english
bye

ba9rn

There is only a day train direct to Bikaner. But Steven has found a direct night train to a nearby place.
Ordinary sleeper class is not air conditioned. 'Chair Class' is, and so are 2-tier and 3-tier sleepers... Yes, it is confusing!

Your English is fine... Ciao!

steven_ber

All 3 classes are seats during the day, and beds at night.

The first 2 are air conditioned, and Sleeper Class is not air conditioned.

See the following website for photos of each class.

http://www.seat61.com/India.htm

steven_ber

Are you going to Agra?

Train 2307 departs Agra Fort daily at 19:35 and gets to Bikaner at 08:50.

3-tier air con = Rs 720
Sleeper Class = Rs 276

This train starts in Calcutta and could be up to 2 hours late.

kikketta

i'm sorry steven,but in the indianrail site i can't find the trip delhi-Lalgarh. what can i do? i only founded delhi bkaner:depart 8:40 arrive 21:00.
thanks

steven_ber

Try the following part of the Indian Railways website.

http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html

Then enter....

Source Station Name : Delhi

Destination Station Name : Lalgarh

Class : all class

Then click 'Get it'.

Then click 'Get it' again.
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If you're trying to book on the IRCTC website, the station codes you will need are: -

Delhi = DLI
Lalgarh = LGH

(bookings are not allowed for the next few hours)

kikketta

you are the best
thank u

wp7713

Delhi-Bikaner used to be easy, with a day and a night direct train. Now after gauge conversion, most of the trains to Bikaner start from Rewari, 80 kms south of Delhi. There is a 23.30 departure from Rewari, which arrives Bikaner at 0800. The Mandore Exp ( destination Jodhpur) would provide a Delhi-Rewari connection.

Easiest of all would be the 08.40 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla S.K Express to Bikaner ( but it is the day train, and only 3 days a week).

vsp27759

Dear Sir,

##The distance from Lalgarh to Delhi by 5610 comes to 618 Kms. (11Hrs.55 minutes)

##The distance from Bikaner to Delhi Sarai Rohilla by 2464 comes to 684 Kms. (12Hrs.25 Minutes)

##The route via Jaipur appears to be faster, because for "additional" 66 Kms. you are spending only 30 minutes extra.

kikketta

what about buses? are better than train?are confortable?
can you suggest me any good bus company(maybe with web sit)
i only founded rajastan roadways, but it is public.
thanks