Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 3 shatabdi trains run from Ambala to Ludhiana - AMRITSAR SHTABDI (12013), SWARN SHATABDI (12029) and AMRITSAR SHTABDI (12031).

Ambala to Ludhiana AMRITSAR SHTABDI (12013) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 18:53 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 20:16. This train has 2 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana shatabdi fare is Rs.845 in Executive Class and Rs.460 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

Ambala to Ludhiana SWARN SHATABDI (12029) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 09:43 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 11:08. This train has 2 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana shatabdi fare is Rs.705 in Executive Class and Rs.340 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

Ambala to Ludhiana AMRITSAR SHTABDI (12031) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 09:43 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 11:08. This train has 2 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana shatabdi fare is Rs.705 in Executive Class and Rs.340 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

Jan Shatabdi express as the name indicates is the shatabdi express for Jan (common mass). Basically these trains are an affordable version of Shatabdi trains in India. Therefore Jan Shatabdi trains have either seating arrangements as air-conditioned Chair Car (CC) or non air-conditioned Second Seating (2S) coaches. These are very pocket friendly compared to other trains on same route. These trains are for short distances and does not run overnight just like Shatabdi trains. It does not have onboard catering services which is there in Shatabdi trains. In general these trains are painted in white and blue combination with window panes painted either white or blue. 1 jan-shatabdi train runs from Ambala to Ludhiana - ASR JANSHATABDI (12053).

Ambala to Ludhiana ASR JANSHATABDI (12053) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 17:50 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 19:38. This train has 2 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana jan-shatabdi fare is Rs.320 in Chair Car and Rs.100 in Second Seater for this train.

The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 3 garib-rath trains run from Ambala to Ludhiana - DHN JAT G R SPL (03309), GARIB RATH EXP (12203) and JAMMU GARIBRATH (12207).

Ambala to Ludhiana DHN JAT G R SPL (03309) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 13:15 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 15:50. This train has 2 stoppages. Active on IRCTC

Ambala to Ludhiana GARIB RATH EXP (12203) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 16:54 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 19:10. This train has 1 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana garib-rath fare is Rs.305 in Third AC for this train.

Ambala to Ludhiana JAMMU GARIBRATH (12207) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 02:40 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 04:16. This train has 1 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana garib-rath fare is Rs.305 in Third AC for this train.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Ambala to Ludhiana - UTTAR S KRANTI (12445).

Ambala to Ludhiana UTTAR S KRANTI (12445) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 23:35 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 01:05. This train has 1 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1250 in First AC, Rs.750 in Second AC, Rs.545 in Third AC and Rs.175 in Sleeper for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 3 humsafar trains run from Ambala to Ludhiana - JAT HUMSAFAR (12751), HUMSAFAR EXP (22317) and JAT HUMSAFAR (22705).

Ambala to Ludhiana JAT HUMSAFAR (12751) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 13:25 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 18:00. This train has 4 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana humsafar fare is Rs.615 in Third AC and Rs.195 in Sleeper for this train.

Ambala to Ludhiana HUMSAFAR EXP (22317) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 16:40 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 18:06. This train has 1 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana humsafar fare is Rs.615 in Third AC for this train.

Ambala to Ludhiana JAT HUMSAFAR (22705) departs from Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at 11:55 and arrives Ludhiana Jn station (LDH) at 13:23. This train has 1 stoppages. Ambala to Ludhiana humsafar fare is Rs.615 in Third AC for this train.