Akshat Agrawal | August 6, 2025 | 2 min read
5 Common Myths About Ordering Food on Trains Online – Debunked!

Zomato’s food on train service allows travelers to enjoy meals from various restaurants, delivered right to their seats. However, several misconceptions about this service still persist. Here’s a quick debunking of the myths surrounding Food on Train.

Myth 1: Ordering Food on Trains is Complicated

Reality: It’s just as simple as booking a cab or ordering groceries online.

Many assume that ordering food mid-journey involves a long, confusing process – but it’s quite the opposite. With Zomato’s food on train service, passengers can place an order in minutes. All you need is your PNR number, a smartphone, and an active internet connection.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Zomato app and search “Food on Train”
  2. Enter your PNR number to view delivery-enabled stations on your route
  3. Choose a station, explore partner restaurants, and browse the menu
  4. Place your order in just a few taps and that’s it!

Whether you’re traveling solo or with family, the process remains the same and simple.

💡 Did you know? Zomato has already delivered 4 million meals on trains since launching the service in November 2023.


Myth 2: Delivery Timing is Unreliable

Reality: Zomato uses real-time train tracking to ensure the order reaches you timely.

Partner restaurants begin preparing the order according to the train’s scheduled arrival time, ensuring that delivery personnel reach the platform before the train arrives.

Myth 3: Only Big Stations Are Covered

Reality: Zomato’s Food on Train service is live across all states and is available at over 130 large and small stations.

From major junctions like Kanpur Central to smaller stops like Jharsugda, Zomato is working closely with railway authorities to expand the coverage to ensure “no passenger travels hungry”. This effort is driven by a clear goal: making quality food accessible at more locations across India.

Myth 4: The Food Is Overpriced

Reality: Menu items on Zomato are priced the same as at the restaurant. Meals start at just ₹149, making it an affordable option for solo travelers. For families and travel groups, there are economical combo meals that offer great value without compromising on taste or quality.

Zomato charges a small convenience fee to cover expenses to deliver the food at your seat.

Myth 5: Lack of Variety

Reality: From the most popular dishes to local cuisines along your route, there is a wide variety of dishes available for you to order.

  • Zomato offers a wide range of dishes on trains. Based on orders placed so far by the customers, North Indian has been the most popular cuisine. When it comes to dishes, biryani and thalis have been traveler favourites.

In fact, AP Express passengers alone have ordered 1,500+ Chicken Biryanis since the service began.

Final Thought: Travel Your Way — Meals Included

Zomato’s Food on Train simplifies your journey, bringing hassle-free travel, accessibility and convenience directly to your seat for a more delightful experience.

So the next time you board a train, let your journey be delicious, not just memorable.

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