The Delhi to Ludhiana train route covers approximately 386 km by rail and takes around 7 hours depending on the type of train. Indian Railways operates multiple daily services on this route, connecting Delhi to Punjab.
This is a short-distance route with both day and overnight options available. Multiple train types operate on this route — from premium Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to affordable Sleeper and General class services.
Train tickets can be booked on IRCTC up to 120 days in advance. During peak seasons (October-March, festivals, summer holidays), tickets sell out quickly — book early for confirmed berths.
Book on IRCTCApproximate fares for the 386 km journey. Actual fares vary by train, season, and booking time. Tatkal fares are higher.
| Class | Description | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1AAC First Class | Private 2-berth cabins with door, premium bedding | ₹955 |
| 2AAC 2-Tier | Curtained berths, comfortable for overnight | ₹531 |
| 3AAC 3-Tier | Most popular AC class, good value | ₹382 |
| SLSleeper Class | Non-AC, budget-friendly with berths | ₹149 |
| 2SSecond Sitting | Non-AC reserved seating for short routes | ₹85 |
| CCAC Chair Car | AC seating for day trains like Shatabdi | ₹425 |
* Fares are approximate and may vary. Check IRCTC for exact pricing. Tatkal charges, GST, and dynamic pricing may apply.
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Runs | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New Delhi-Ludhiana Shatabdi Express
#12037 · Shtb
|
07:00 NDLS |
12:20 LDH |
5h 20m | Daily | CC |
|
New Delhi-Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi Express
#12029 · Shtb
|
07:20 NDLS |
11:20 LDH |
4h 00m | Daily | 1A,CC |
|
Amritsar Shatabdi Express
#12031 · Shtb
|
07:20 NDLS |
11:20 LDH |
4h 00m | Daily | 1A,CC |
|
Saharsa Amritsar Garib Rath
#12203 · GR
|
13:33 ANVT |
18:20 LDH |
4h 47m | Daily | 3A,CC |
|
New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express
#12013 · Shtb
|
16:30 NDLS |
20:32 LDH |
4h 02m | Daily | 1A,CC |
|
Jammu Rajdhani Express
#12425 · Raj
|
20:40 NDLS |
00:50 LDH |
4h 10m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A |
|
Uttar Sampark Kranti Express
#12445 · SKr
|
20:50 NDLS |
01:35 LDH |
4h 45m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jammu Tawi Duronto Express
#12265 · Drnt
|
22:15 DEE |
03:04 LDH |
4h 49m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Amrapali Express
#15707 · Exp
|
02:26 DSA |
08:55 LDH |
6h 29m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dadar Amritsar Express
#11057 · Exp
|
03:47 NZM |
13:35 LDH |
9h 48m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sarvodaya SF Express
#12473 · SF
|
04:13 NZM |
09:40 LDH |
5h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Hapa - Jammu Tawi Sarvodaya SF Express
#12475 · SF
|
04:13 NZM |
09:40 LDH |
5h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jamnagar - Jammu Tawi SF Sindhu Express
#12477 · SF
|
04:13 NZM |
09:40 LDH |
5h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Mumbai Bandra (T.) - Jammu Tawi SF Swaraj Express
#12471 · SF
|
04:13 NZM |
09:40 LDH |
5h 27m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Malwa Express
#12919 · SF
|
04:37 NZM |
10:40 LDH |
6h 03m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shan-e-Punjab Express
#12497 · SF
|
06:40 NDLS |
12:00 LDH |
5h 20m | Daily | CC |
|
Delhi-Pathankot Express
#14037 · Exp
|
08:00 DLI |
13:10 LDH |
5h 10m | Daily | CC |
|
Paschim Express Slip
#12925-Slip · SF
|
10:05 NZM |
16:40 LDH |
6h 35m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
Paschim Express
#12925 · SF
|
10:05 NZM |
16:40 LDH |
6h 35m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp
#12483 · SF
|
10:42 NZM |
17:05 LDH |
6h 23m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Indore Amritsar (Weekly) Express
#19325 · Exp
|
11:30 NZM |
18:20 LDH |
6h 50m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Saryu Yamuna Express
#14649 · Exp
|
11:38 DSA |
18:45 LDH |
7h 07m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Shaheed Express
#14673 · Exp
|
11:38 DSA |
18:45 LDH |
7h 07m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sachkhand SF Express
#12715 · SF
|
11:47 NZM |
17:45 LDH |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Sealdah - Amritsar Superfast Express
#12379 · SF
|
11:55 DSA |
17:05 LDH |
5h 10m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
NewDelhi-Amritsar SF InterCity
#12459 · SF
|
13:35 NDLS |
19:03 LDH |
5h 28m | Daily | CC |
|
BANDRA TERMINUS - JAMMU TAWI AC Suvidha Special (Starts 4 April)
#09021 · SF
|
14:02 NZM |
20:45 LDH |
6h 43m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp
#18507 · Exp
|
14:17 NZM |
20:15 LDH |
5h 58m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
New Delhi-Jalandhar Express
#14681 · Exp
|
14:50 NDLS |
22:15 LDH |
7h 25m | Daily | CC |
|
Shalimar Express
#14645 · Exp
|
15:50 DLI |
00:02 LDH |
8h 12m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Golden Temple Mail
#12903 · SF
|
19:00 NZM |
03:00 LDH |
8h 00m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Panchvalley Passenger Slip1
#59386-Slip · Pass
|
20:15 NZM |
04:40 LDH |
8h 25m | Daily | SL |
|
Chhattisgarh Express
#18237 · Exp
|
20:15 NZM |
04:40 LDH |
8h 25m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Jhelum Express
#11077 · Exp
|
20:18 NZM |
03:35 LDH |
7h 17m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Jammu Mail
#24033 · Mail
|
20:20 DLI |
02:25 LDH |
6h 05m | Daily | SL |
|
Jammu Mail
#14033 · Mail
|
20:20 DLI |
02:25 LDH |
6h 05m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Navyug Express
#16687 · Exp
|
21:10 NZM |
06:55 LDH |
9h 45m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Himsagar Express
#16317 · Exp
|
21:10 NZM |
06:55 LDH |
9h 45m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp
#16787 · Exp
|
21:10 NZM |
06:55 LDH |
9h 45m | Daily | 2A,SL |
|
Rourkela-JammuTawi Express
#18601 · Exp
|
21:18 DSA |
04:55 LDH |
7h 37m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express
#18101 · Exp
|
21:20 DSA |
04:55 LDH |
7h 35m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Dhauladhar Express
#14035 · Exp
|
22:10 DLI |
04:25 LDH |
6h 15m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
Pooja express
#12413 · SF
|
22:25 DLI |
03:20 LDH |
4h 55m | Daily | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
|
JABALPUR - SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA Express
#11449 · Exp
|
23:00 NZM |
06:55 LDH |
7h 55m | Daily | 2A,3A,SL |
|
Andaman Express
#16031 · Exp
|
23:00 NZM |
06:55 LDH |
7h 55m | Daily | 3A,SL |
|
OLD DELHI - ATARI SHYAM SINGH Samjhauta Exp
#14001 · Exp
|
23:05 DLI |
LDH |
Daily | 3A,SL | |
|
Anand Vihar T.-Jammu Tawi Special
#04053 · Exp
|
23:15 ANVT |
06:42 LDH |
7h 27m | Daily | SL |
* Schedule may vary. Check IRCTC for latest timings and availability. Scroll to see all 47 trains.
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