Mumbai to Jaipur RT by sleeper train?

RidaR · Aug 20th, 2009, 03:25

Hi everyone,

sorry if this is a repeat question, please re-direct me to the correct thread if so.

My husband and I want to travel by overnight train from Mumbai to Jaipur to maximize our time in Jaipur. I know there is the 2559 Bombay Superfast but I don't know how to tell if it's a sleeper train or not and what classes it has. Anyone have any idea of which A/C sleeper trains go to Jaipur from Mumbai and back?

Also, how do I book tickets before leaving? (we have time - we're going in January...just planning ahead!)

thanks!

giovannibernini · Aug 20th, 2009, 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidaR

Hi everyone,

sorry if this is a repeat question, please re-direct me to the correct thread if so.

My husband and I want to travel by overnight train from Mumbai to Jaipur to maximize our time in Jaipur. I know there is the 2559 Bombay Superfast but I don't know how to tell if it's a sleeper train or not and what classes it has. Anyone have any idea of which A/C sleeper trains go to Jaipur from Mumbai and back?

Also, how do I book tickets before leaving? (we have time - we're going in January...just planning ahead!)

thanks!

you can go to http://www.irctc.co.in/ and select the SLEEPER CLASS ticket options... Then select the cities you are traveling between and book online. GOOD LUCK!!

bonded · Aug 20th, 2009, 03:43

Check www.erail.in to answer your questions.

To book tickets www.irctc.co.in

bonded · Aug 20th, 2009, 04:28

2979 Jaipur Superfast Bandra Terminus (15:45) to Jaipur (10:40) running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Class 1A, 2A, 3A

9707 Aravali Express Bandra Terminus (21:00) to Jaipur (18:45) running on all days Class 2A, 3A

2993 Jaipur Garibrath Express Bandra Terminus (12:55) to Jaipur (06:40) running on Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays Class 3A

2955 Bombay Central Jaipur Express Bombay Central (21:00) to Jaipur (18:45) running on all days Class 1A, 2A, 3A

gaurav1441 · Aug 20th, 2009, 13:10

You can book tickets for Jan only in Nov. Advance reservation is allowed for 90days. Also Sleeper , 3AC, 2AC are all Sleeper Berths. CC and 2S refer to the Seat berths.

You can also book railway tickets at makemytrip.com, cleartrip.com, yatra.com etc. They have a cleaner interface than IRCTC.com.

Indizen · Aug 20th, 2009, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidaR

Hi everyone,

sorry if this is a repeat question, please re-direct me to the correct thread if so.

My husband and I want to travel by overnight train from Mumbai to Jaipur to maximize our time in Jaipur. I know there is the 2559 Bombay Superfast but I don't know how to tell if it's a sleeper train or not and what classes it has. Anyone have any idea of which A/C sleeper trains go to Jaipur from Mumbai and back?

Also, how do I book tickets before leaving? (we have time - we're going in January...just planning ahead!)

thanks!

Train 2993 is the fastest train on this route. It is all AC but has only 3AC or Chiar car classes, not the higher AC classes of 2A or 1AC.

Train 2955 has all AC sleeper classes and the journey time is 18 hours.
Train 2979 runs thrice a week and has all 3 AC sleeper classes.

RidaR · Sep 1st, 2009, 23:59

Thank you for the informative replies everyone! I think we would prefer AC and privacy so our only option is the 1AC class IF we do travel by train. My husband's health can be an issue so ease and comfort in travel is a priority.

With his health in mind, I do have one more question: how does travel by train compare to travel by air in terms of service, comfort, available food? Or is there a particular train that is reputable in these elements? (I've heard the luxury trains of India are something one must experience but I do not know much about these trains and if they travel my route which is Mumbai to Jaipur, Jaipur to Delhi)

The main benefit we see to train travel is that we can travel at night so we don't have to sacrifice our time in a city to move to the next city. Does this benefit really outweigh the other benefits that come with air travel (short flight, food quality, comfort etc). In your expert opinions, what do you suggest we do to make travel comfortable for my husband but efficient in travel?

thanks again!

Aug 20th, 2009, 03:25	#1
RidaR Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	Mumbai to Jaipur RT by sleeper train? Hi everyone, sorry if this is a repeat question, please re-direct me to the correct thread if so. My husband and I want to travel by overnight train from Mumbai to Jaipur to maximize our time in Jaipur. I know there is the 2559 Bombay Superfast but I don't know how to tell if it's a sleeper train or not and what classes it has. Anyone have any idea of which A/C sleeper trains go to Jaipur from Mumbai and back? Also, how do I book tickets before leaving? (we have time - we're going in January...just planning ahead!) thanks!

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bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	Check www.erail.in to answer your questions. To book tickets www.irctc.co.in

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RidaR Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	Thank you for the informative replies everyone! I think we would prefer AC and privacy so our only option is the 1AC class IF we do travel by train. My husband's health can be an issue so ease and comfort in travel is a priority. With his health in mind, I do have one more question: how does travel by train compare to travel by air in terms of service, comfort, available food? Or is there a particular train that is reputable in these elements? (I've heard the luxury trains of India are something one must experience but I do not know much about these trains and if they travel my route which is Mumbai to Jaipur, Jaipur to Delhi) The main benefit we see to train travel is that we can travel at night so we don't have to sacrifice our time in a city to move to the next city. Does this benefit really outweigh the other benefits that come with air travel (short flight, food quality, comfort etc). In your expert opinions, what do you suggest we do to make travel comfortable for my husband but efficient in travel? thanks again!