​ Cheap and boasting with a wide network, the train is a practical way to travel around India, and riding a train in India is an experience that is not to be missed. Two types of trains exist the express – that is to say, the intercity trains that connect the important cities of the country – and the passenger trains which travel more locally and stop everywhere. You will mostly ride express trains.   In theory, only two classes exist, but these are divided into sub-categories depending on the level of comfort they offer: AC, berths, bench seats… It is, therefore, possible to go for very comfortable travels or, on the contrary, to have a more authentic experience and meet the local population by choosing the cheapest, and therefore more popular classes. It is recommended to reserve your seat well in advance, especially if you want to get a berth because the seats are subject to quotas (tourists, women, elderly people, families, students…).