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IRCTC offers 20% off return fares for Diwali travel: Here's the fine print
Who can book under the scheme?
-The same passengers are booked for both onward and return journeys.
-Both trips are in the same class and on the same origin-destination route.
-Tickets are confirmed in both directions.
This means you cannot swap names or change travel plans once booked, tickets bought under this offer are non-refundable and cannot be modified.
The offer covers two festival travel windows:
-Onward trip: 13 October to 26 October 2025 (Diwali and Chhath period)
-Return trip: 17 November to 1 December 2025
Interestingly, the usual 60-day advance booking rule will not apply for the return journey.
Bookings opened this morning through:
-The IRCTC website or app
-Physical reservation counters
To qualify, you must first book the onward ticket. The return ticket can then be booked via the 'connecting journey' feature for the specified return period.
What the discount covers
-The 20 per cent discount applies only to the base fare of the return ticket.
-The discount can be availed in all the classes and trains, including special trains, except those with flexi fares.
-No other concessions, passes, or rail coupons can be combined with this offer.
Why it matters for your travel budget
For a family of four travelling in AC 3-tier between Delhi and Patna, a return journey's base fare could be around ~12,000. This scheme could save roughly ~2,400. But since the tickets are non-refundable, you should book only if your plans are certain.
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