How to Find Train Number by Train Name
You know the train name — Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Humsafar — but you need the train number to search for PNR status, live running status, or check the schedule. Here are multiple ways to find any Indian Railways train number by name quickly and easily.
Why Do You Need the Train Number?
The train number is the unique 5-digit identifier that Indian Railways uses to track every train. It is used for:
- PNR status lookup
- Live train running status
- Seat availability search
- Train schedule lookup on NTES
While many tools accept the train name, the number is more accurate since multiple trains can share similar names.
Method 1: Use IndianTrainSchedule (Fastest)
Search for trains on our website between your route's origin and destination stations. The results table shows the train number alongside the name, departure, arrival, and classes. It's the fastest way to confirm both the name and number at the same time.
Method 2: NTES — National Train Enquiry System
Go to enquiry.indianrail.gov.in and use the "Train Between Stations" or "Spot Your Train" feature. You can search by partial name and the system shows matching trains with their numbers.
Method 3: IRCTC Website
On IRCTC's booking page, type the train name in the "Train Name / Number" field. IRCTC's autocomplete shows all matching trains with their 5-digit numbers. Even without booking, this is a quick way to find train numbers.
Method 4: Rail Connect App
The official IRCTC Rail Connect app has a "Trains" section where you can search by name. The autocomplete shows train numbers instantly. The app works without logging in for schedule lookups.
Method 5: Google Search
Searching "Rajdhani Express train number Delhi Mumbai" on Google often shows a direct answer from Google's knowledge graph or from railway websites. This works for well-known trains.
Common Train Numbers to Remember
- 12951 / 12952 — Mumbai Rajdhani Express (NDLS-MMCT)
- 12301 / 12302 — Howrah Rajdhani Express (HWH-NDLS)
- 12001 / 12002 — Bhopal Shatabdi (NDLS-BPL)
- 12259 / 12260 — Sealdah Duronto (SDAH-NDLS)
- 12283 / 12284 — Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto
- 22439 / 22440 — New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Understanding Train Number Ranges
Indian Railways uses number ranges to categorize trains:
- 00001–09999 — Special / Reserved trains
- 10000–19999 — Passenger, Mail, Express
- 20000–29999 — Semi-high speed (Vande Bharat, Tejas)
- 12000–13000 range — Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto Express
Conclusion
Finding a train number by name is easy once you know the right tools. The quickest method is using IndianTrainSchedule — search your route and the number appears right next to the train name in the results table. Bookmark us and make train research a breeze.