Railway Counter Timings & PRS Hours

Complete guide to offline railway ticket booking at PRS counters and reservation centers

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Quick Reference

  • • Online booking available 24/7 once dates open
  • • Advance booking: 60 days before journey
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Counter Booking

PRS Counters

Weekdays
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sundays
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Advance Booking
Up to 60 Days
Note
Timings may vary

Important Notes

  • • Timings may vary by location and transaction volume
  • • Computerized Passenger Reservation System counters
  • • Available at major railway stations

Tatkal Booking

Emergency booking for last-minute travel — available one day before journey date.

AC Classes Tatkal

Booking Time
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Classes
1AC, 2AC, 3AC, CC
Advance
1 Day Before

Non-AC Classes Tatkal

Booking Time
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Classes
Sleeper, 2S
Advance
1 Day Before

Advance Booking Rules

60

Days in Advance

Book up to 60 days before journey

8:00 AM

Daily Opening

New dates open at 8:00 AM IST

24/7

Online Access

Book online once booking opens