First of all, let us tell you about the beauty of Kashmir. It is said that the beauty of Kashmir is ancient, which is often called “heaven on earth”. Snow-capped mountains, green valleys, and lakes add to its amazing features. Kashmir is a popular tourist destination where people go to spend their holidays, relax, and enjoy the natural scenery. To go to Kashmir, you can use a bus, train, or plane. Many trains to Kashmir run at different times.
Kashmir’s New Train Names
Indian Railways will begin regular operations of the two new Vande Bharat Express trains to Kashmir starting June 7, 2025, just one day after Prime Minister Modi’s inauguration of train services to the region. These two Vande Bharat Express trains will operate six days a week.
New Train Timing in Kashmir
The train timetable in Kashmir has been changed for some time because of Vande Bharat. These changes help run the new trains between Katra and Srinagar. Local trains are not much affected. 10 local trains run every day on this route.
| Train Name / Service | Route | Departure – Arrival | Frequency / Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (26401) | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Srinagar | 08:10 AM → 11:20 AM | 6 days/week (No Tue/Wed) |
| Vande Bharat Express (26402) | Srinagar → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 12:45 PM → 03:55 PM | 6 days/week (No Wed) |
| Baramulla → Sangaldan (74620) | Baramulla → Sangaldan | 02:40 PM → 06:55 PM | Daily |
| Baramulla → Budgam (74632) | Baramulla → Budgam | 03:45 PM → 04:40 PM | Daily |
| Budgam → Baramulla (Local DEMU) | Budgam → Baramulla | 07:55 AM, 09:10 AM, 01:51 PM, 03:30 PM, 05:15 PM | Daily |
| Express (04475) | Budgam → Baramulla | 08:05 AM → 09:05 AM | Daily |
New Train in Kashmir, Train Type
Indian Railways is starting two new trains to improve travel in Jammu & Kashmir, first the Vande Bharat Express and second a sleeper train. The Vande Bharat will run between Katra and Baramulla, and the sleeper train will connect New Delhi to Srinagar. Both trains are built to handle the cold winter weather, with special heating systems for passenger comfort.
| Train Type | Train Name/Example | Route | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) | 746xx series (e.g., 74625, 74616) | Baramulla – Banihal via Srinagar | Short-distance, unreserved, economical daily trains |
| MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) | 0463x series (e.g., 04639, 04640) | Sangaldan – Baramulla (electrified section) | Faster, electric-powered, local trains |
| Vistadome DEMU | 04687 | Srinagar – Budgam | Glass-roof coaches for scenic tourism |
| Mini Vande Bharat Express | 26402 / 26404 | Srinagar – Katra (via Banihal) | Semi-high speed, fully air-conditioned, reserved |
Local DEMU/MEMU Trains from Srinagar (SINA)
| Train No. | Route | Departure (SINA) | Arrival (Destination) | Destination | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09766 | Srinagar → Banihal | 07:11 AM | 09:05 AM | Banihal | Daily |
| 04474 | Srinagar → Banihal | 08:13 AM | 10:05 AM | Banihal | Daily |
| 04618 | Srinagar → Banihal | 09:15 AM | 11:15 AM | Banihal | Daily |
| 09758 | Srinagar → Banihal | 12:43 PM | 02:40 PM | Banihal | Daily |
| 09760 | Srinagar → Banihal | 02:10 PM | 04:05 PM | Banihal | Daily |
| 04622 | Srinagar → Banihal | 05:26 PM | 07:25 PM | Banihal | Daily |
| 04484 | Srinagar → Banihal | 06:16 PM | 08:05 PM | Banihal | Daily |
| 74625 | Srinagar → Budgam | 08:49 AM | 09:05 AM | Budgam | Daily |
| 74629 | Srinagar → Budgam | 11:43 AM | 12:05 PM | Budgam | Daily |
| 74615 | Srinagar → Budgam | 01:32 PM | 01:46 PM | Budgam | Daily |
| 74633 | Srinagar → Budgam | 02:45 PM | 03:10 PM | Budgam | Daily |
| 74619 | Srinagar → Budgam | 05:02 PM | 05:13 PM | Budgam | Daily |
| 74617 | Srinagar → Budgam | 06:03 PM | 06:20 PM | Budgam | Daily |
| 04687 | Srinagar → Budgam (Vistadome) | 06:23 PM | 06:35 PM | Budgam | 6 days/week (not Tue) |
| 04639 | Sangaldan → Baramulla (via SINA) | ~10:12 AM (pass through) | 12:25 PM approx | Baramulla | Daily |
| 04667 | Sangaldan → Baramulla | ~05:02 PM | 06:25 PM | Baramulla | Daily |
| 04640 | Srinagar → Sangaldan | 03:41 PM | 05:38 PM | Sangaldan | Daily |
Vande Bharat Train Timing in Kashmir
The Vande Bharat Express in Kashmir runs on two routes: Katra to Srinagar and Srinagar to Katra.Train number 26401/26402 departs Katra at 8:10 AM, reaching Srinagar at 11:08 AM, and departs Srinagar at 2:00 PM, arriving in Katra at 4:58 PM
Srinagar → Katra
| Train No. | Departure (Srinagar SINA) | Arrival (Banihal) | Arrival (Katra SMVD) | Runs On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26404 | 08:00 AM | 09:02 AM | 10:58 AM | All except Wednesday |
| 26402 | 02:00 PM | 03:10 PM | 04:58 PM | All except Tuesday |
Katra → Srinagar
| Train No. | Departure (Katra SMVD) | Arrival (Banihal) | Arrival (Srinagar SINA) | Runs On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26401 | 08:10 AM | 09:58 AM | 11:08 AM | All except Tuesday |
| 26403 | 02:55 PM | 04:40 PM | 05:53 PM | All except Wednesday |
Vande Bharat Ticket Price
Vande Bharat Express ticket prices totally depend on the route, distance, and class. In general, ranges from ₹900 to ₹3355. Prices may also change due to dynamic pricing.
| Train Nos. | Class | Fare per Journey |
|---|---|---|
| 26401 / 26402 | AC Chair Car (CC) | ₹715 |
| Executive Chair Car (EC) | ₹1,320 | |
| 26403 / 26404 | AC Chair Car (CC) | ₹660 |
| Executive Chair Car (EC) | ₹1,270 |
New Train in Kashmir Ticket Price
Passengers travelling on the new Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will need to pay ₹715 for a chair car seat and ₹1,320 for executive class. For the second train, the fares are ₹660 for a chair car seat and ₹1,270 for executive class. (As of June 6, 2025).
| Train Service | Route | Ticket Price | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (26401/26402) | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra ↔ Srinagar | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 (Approx.) | AC Chair, Executive Chair |
| Vande Bharat Express (26403/26404) | Srinagar ↔ Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 (Approx.) | AC Chair, Executive Chair |
| Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU (74620) | Baramulla ↔ Sangaldan | ₹50 – ₹100 (Approx.) | Economy Class |
| Baramulla–Budgam DEMU (74632) | Baramulla ↔ Budgam | ₹30 – ₹50 (Approx.) | Economy Class |
| Budgam–Baramulla (Local DEMU) | Budgam ↔ Baramulla | ₹30 – ₹50 (Approx.) | Economy Class |
Kashmir Railway Stations/Boarding Point
The main railway stations for reaching the Kashmir valley are Jammu Tawi (JAT) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK). While Srinagar (SINA) is important, it’s not the main station for long-distance trains. Jammu Tawi is the closest major station to the Kashmir valley, and Katra is a good place to catch trains to Srinagar.
| Station Name | Location | Train Services |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) | Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | Vande Bharat Express, connecting to Srinagar |
| Srinagar Railway Station (SINA) | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir | Vande Bharat Express, local train services |
| Baramulla Railway Station | Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir | Baramulla–Budgam DEMU, Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
| Budgam Railway Station | Budgam, Jammu & Kashmir | Baramulla–Budgam DEMU, Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
| Banihal Railway Station | Banihal, Jammu & Kashmir | Banihal–Baramulla DEMU, Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
| Sangaldan Railway Station | Sangaldan, Jammu & Kashmir | Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
Kashmir Train Distance
The main train route to Kashmir is through Jammu, as there is no direct rail line from Kashmir to the rest of India yet. The distance from Delhi to Jammu Tawi by train is about 576 km. The Jammu-Baramulla line, which includes the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), is a 324 km track connecting Jammu and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. The Vande Bharat train will cut the travel time between Katra (near Jammu) and Srinagar to about 3 hours, covering a distance of around 150 km.
| From Station | To Station | Distance (Approx.) | Train Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) | Srinagar | 176 km | Vande Bharat Express |
| Srinagar | Baramulla | 35 km | Vande Bharat Express, Local DEMU |
| Baramulla | Budgam | 35 km | Baramulla–Budgam DEMU |
| Baramulla | Sangaldan | 65 km | Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
| Banihal | Baramulla | 90 km | Banihal–Baramulla DEMU |
| Budgam | Sangaldan | 50 km | Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU |
| Banihal | Budgam | 55 km | Baramulla–Budgam DEMU |
Morning Train Timing in Kashmir
The first morning train from Baramulla to Banihal, passing through Srinagar, leaves around 7:30 AM. There are other trains that depart earlier from Baramulla, but they don’t reach Banihal. Srinagar also has morning trains, with the first one usually leaving around 6:42 AM.
| Train Name | Route | Departure Time | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (26401) | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Srinagar | 08:10 AM | Vande Bharat Express (Premium) |
| Vande Bharat Express (26403) | Srinagar → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 12:45 PM | Vande Bharat Express (Premium) |
| Baramulla–Budgam DEMU (74632) | Baramulla → Budgam | 07:55 AM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
| Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU (74620) | Baramulla → Sangaldan | 06:10 AM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
| Budgam–Baramulla DEMU (74631) | Budgam → Baramulla | 07:15 AM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
Evening Train Timing in Kashmir
In Kashmir, evening train services are available, especially between Banihal and Srinagar. The BAHL BDGM SPL (04687) leaves Banihal at 19:14 and reaches Srinagar. Another train, 04473 BAHL-BDGM EXP SPL, departs Banihal at 17:05 and arrives in Srinagar.
| Train Name | Route | Departure Time | Train Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vande Bharat Express (26402) | Srinagar → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 12:45 PM | Vande Bharat Express (Premium) |
| Vande Bharat Express (26404) | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Srinagar | 08:10 AM | Vande Bharat Express (Premium) |
| Baramulla–Budgam DEMU (74632) | Baramulla → Budgam | 04:45 PM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
| Baramulla–Sangaldan DEMU (74620) | Baramulla → Sangaldan | 06:00 PM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
| Budgam–Baramulla DEMU (74631) | Budgam → Baramulla | 05:30 PM | DEMU (Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit) |
Night Train Timing in Kashmir
Currently, there is no night train service between Banihal and Baramulla in Kashmir. The last train from Banihal usually departs in the late afternoon or early evening, and the last train from Baramulla also leaves around the same time.
