How much layover time do I need between two trains in India?

Indian Railways allows any gap from 1 minute to 5 days for a linked connecting journey, but most experienced travellers keep at least 2–3 hours because long-distance trains are often late into big junctions. RailTC shows your exact scheduled gap, the slack left after a platform-change buffer, and how late the first train usually arrives at that station.

Will I miss my connecting train if the first train is late?

Compare the delay with your slack: if the first train is typically later than the slack, the connection is at risk. RailTC computes this from observed arrival delays of Train A at your changing station and, on the day of travel, folds in the live delay from Track Train.

What does the free check show and what is paid?

Free: scheduled arrival of Train A, departure of Train B, layover time, slack after your buffer, and today’s live delay when the train is running. Paid (from ₹9): the miss probability, risk band and delay percentiles, unlocked only when enough delay history exists — if history is too thin you are not charged.

How should I enter Date A and Date B?

Use each train’s journey start date (the date it leaves its first station), not the calendar day at the changing station. Overnight and multi-day trains arrive the next day, so Date B is often one day after Date A.

Do I get a refund if I miss a connecting train booked on IRCTC?

Yes, if you booked the two legs as a linked connecting journey on IRCTC and the first train’s delay caused the miss, IRCTC refunds the onward ticket. Two independently booked tickets do not get this protection, so plan the layover carefully.

Which station code should I enter?

The code of the station where you change, as printed on your ticket — NDLS for New Delhi, HWH for Howrah, MMCT for Mumbai Central (old codes like BCT also work). Both trains must call at that same station.

Does this replace IRCTC or NTES?

No. RailTC is not affiliated with Indian Railways or IRCTC. Estimates are indicative — verify critical decisions with official sources and the live running status of your train.

RailTC · Connecting Train Check

Will I miss my connecting train?

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Changing trains at a station? See the layover time between your two trains and how late the first one can run. When enough delay history exists, unlock the chance of missing the connecting train.

Step 1

First train arrives

The train you are coming on

Step 2

Change at the station

Time to switch platforms

Step 3

Second train leaves

The train you want to catch

Want to see where the first train is right now? Check live status. For ticket confirmation risk use PNR check or Pre-Booking.