You can travel from Delhi to Meerut via the Namo Bharat Train in less than 45 minutes. The ticket charges are reasonable considering the distance and facilities provided. Tickets can be booked both online and offline, and you can also travel using an NCMC card without purchasing a separate ticket—just scan your card at the AFC gate to begin your journey. Here are the full details for the Namo Bharat Train Ticket Booking-
Namo Bharat Train Ticket Booking
Tickets for the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Train can be booked both online and offline. Offline tickets are available at ticket counters and Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) at all Namo Bharat stations. For online booking, passengers can use the Namo Bharat Connect App. Additionally, you can travel with a Namo Bharat Prepaid Card, similar to the Delhi Metro Smart Card. By using the card, there’s no need to purchase a separate ticket—simply check in and check out by scanning your card, making the journey hassle-free.
By booking tickets online or using the Namo Bharat NCMC Card at stations, commuters can also benefit from NCRTC’s Loyalty Points Program, designed to make travel more economical.
Under this program, passengers earn 1 point for every ₹1 spent, with each point valued at 10 paise. The earned points remain valid for one year.
New users receive a welcome bonus of 500 points (worth ₹50) upon downloading the Namo Bharat Connect App. Additionally, the app features a refer-and-earn program, where both the referrer and the referee get 500 points (worth ₹50 each).
Commuters can also redeem their points to get up to a 10% discount on tickets booked through the Namo Bharat Connect App, making regular travel more affordable.
Namo Bharat Train Ticket Booking Online
You can easily book tickets for the Namo Bharat Train online through the Namo Bharat Connect App. Here are the detailed steps for RRTS Train Ticket Booking online-
- Download and install the Namo Bharat Connect App (if not already downloaded).
- Open the app and go to “Plan Your Journey”, then select Namo Bharat on the home screen.
- Enter your departure station.
- Enter your destination station.
- Select the class/coach you wish to travel in (Standard or Premium Class).
- Choose the number of passengers (up to 6 tickets can be booked in one transaction).
- Confirm your details and proceed to payment using the available options.
Namo Bharat Train Ticket Booking App Download
The app is available for download on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. After downloading, passengers can either log in to access all features or use the app without logging in for basic ticket booking. Once logged in, users can book tickets, view transaction history, earn loyalty points, check booking history, plan trips, and enjoy many more travel-related benefits.
NCMC Card for Namo Bharat Train
Apart from the above options, passengers can also travel using the Namo Bharat Prepaid Card, similar to the Delhi Metro Smart Card. With this card, commuters don’t need to purchase a ticket separately—simply tap at the AFC gates for hassle-free check-in and check-out. The card is prepaid and can be easily recharged online or at station counters.
To enhance convenience, NCRTC has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank to launch co-branded Namo Bharat National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC). These cards are available in different formats, including Debit, Prepaid, and Prepaid Payment Instruments for Mass Transit Solutions (PPI-MTS). The initiative was officially launched by Shri Shalabh Goel, Managing Director, NCRTC, and Shri Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, Chief Operating Officer, Airtel Payments Bank.
Namo Bharat Train Ticket Booking offline
You can book Namo Bharat Train tickets offline through the following methods:
1. Ticket Counters at Stations
- Visit your nearest RRTS station.
- Provide your journey details (departure and destination).
- Make the payment using cash, card, or digital methods (as available).
- Collect your printed ticket or smart card.
2. Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)
- Locate a TVM at the station.
- Select your departure and destination stations on the machine.
- Pay using cash, card, or UPI (if supported).
- Collect your paper ticket or QR-based ticket.
Related FAQs
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What is the Cost of Namo Bharat Train?
The fare of the Namo Bharat Train depends on the type of coach selected. There are two categories—Standard and Premium. The fare for the Premium Coach is 1.2 times that of the Standard Coach. Ticket prices range from a minimum of ₹20 to a maximum of ₹180.