Every devotee has the desire to see Vaishno Devi, and it is truly something else to be able to finish this sacred trek in luxury. Devotees may now travel quickly and comfortably on the Vande Bharat Express to get straight to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. From New Delhi to Katra, two Vande Bharat Express trains are both quick and furnished with contemporary amenities. You will find this information very helpful if you are also organising this trip.
What Are The Trains And Timings?
From New Delhi, two Vande Bharat Express trains travel to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. These two trains are unique in that they operate every day except Wednesday.
22439 Vande Bharat Express:
- Departure: 06:00 AM (New Delhi)
- Arrival: 14:15 PM (Katra)
- Total Travel Time: 8 Hours 15 Minutes
22477 Vande Bharat Express:
- Departure: 15:00 hrs (New Delhi)
- Arrival: 23:20 PM (Katra)
- Total Travel Time: 8 Hours 20 Minutes
Two Vande Bharat trains are also available for return from Katra:
22478 Vande Bharat Express:
- Departure: 05:45 AM (Katra)
- Arrival: 14:00 hrs (New Delhi)
22440 Vande Bharat Express:
- Departure: 14:55 hrs (Katra)
- Arrival: 23:00 hrs (New Delhi)
Where does the train stop?
Stoppages for these trains may vary somewhat, but major stations include:
- Ambala Cantt
- Ludhiana
- Pathankot Cantt
- Kathua
- Jammu Tawi
- Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur
You can choose your preferred station while booking
Fare and Class Information
There are two types of seating categories available in the Vande Bharat Express:
- Chair Car (CC): ₹1665 (New Delhi to Katra)
- Executive Chair Car (EC): ₹3055
In both categories, special attention has been paid to modern facilities, comfortable seats and superb cleanliness. Especially in the executive class, you will get a luxury feeling like an airline.
How to plan a trip?
- The train runs every day, except Wednesday
- You can book through IRCTC’s website or mobile app