IRCTC: Indian Railways offers the convenience of booking round trip tickets simultaneously. Passengers can purchase round trip train tickets both online and at ticket counters. This service is akin to that provided by airlines, allowing travelers to avoid the hassle of making two separate bookings, thereby saving time and effort.
Offline method
When purchasing tickets at the counter, you can complete the booking for both your onward and return journeys on a single form. Alternatively, if you are using the IRCTC website, you can select the ‘Book Return/Onward Ticket’ option while reserving your return ticket. At the reservation counter, both round trip tickets can be booked using one application form. To initiate the booking process, fill in the necessary details at the top of the form, including the train name or number, class of travel, date of journey, and passenger names. It is essential to provide accurate names and ages of passengers, as well as a valid mobile number.
The details for the onward and return journeys should be filled out at the bottom of the form. For the return ticket, you will need to specify the train name or number, date of travel, class of travel, and the names of the departure and arrival stations, along with your complete permanent address. Once the form is fully completed, your return ticket will be successfully booked.
Online round ticket booking process:
Access the railway website at www.irctc.co.in.
Once logged in, the ‘Book your ticket’ page will be displayed.
Fill in the required details on this page.
Next, click on ‘Find trains’ to search for available trains.
Choose your preferred train from the list provided.
Select the ‘Check availability and fare’ option to view seat availability and pricing.
Then, click on ‘Book now’ to proceed with the ticket purchase.
The reservation page will appear; enter the necessary information here.
Afterward, click on ‘Continue Booking’.
Review the information you have entered, then click on ‘Continue Booking’ to proceed to payment.
Payments can be made using a credit card, net banking, or a payment wallet.
Choose your preferred payment method and click on ‘Make Payment’.
Once the payment is processed and the booking is confirmed, the ticket confirmation page will be displayed.
You also have the option to book your return ticket by selecting ‘Book Return/Onward Ticket’.