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Quick Refund Rules

  • CNF Tickets: Refund applicable up to 8 hours before departure.
  • RAC/WL Tickets: Refund applicable up to 30 mins before departure.
  • No refund if CNF ticket is cancelled within 8 hours.
  • No refund for confirmed Tatkal (CK) tickets.

📖 Indian Railways Cancellation Rules

Charges for Confirmed Tickets
Time Duration Deduction per Passenger
More than 72 hours Flat Rate (Class-based)
Between 72 and 24 hours 25% of base fare
Between 24 and 8 hours 50% of base fare
Less than 8 hours No Refund
At departure No Refund
Class-wise Flat Charges (>72 hrs)
AC First/Executive (1A/EC) ₹240
AC 2 Tier/First Class (2A/FC) ₹200
AC 3 Tier/AC Chair Car (3A/CC) ₹180
Sleeper Class (SL) ₹120
Second Class (2S) ₹60

E-Ticket Procedures

Online Cancellation

  • E-Tickets can be cancelled on IRCTC website until chart preparation.
  • Cancellations NOT allowed at Railway Counters for e-tickets.
  • Refund credited back to original payment source.

TDR Filing (Post Chart)

E-tickets cannot be cancelled after chart preparation; an online TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) must be filed. No refund if TDR not filed up to 8 hours before departure (CNF) or 30 mins (RAC/WL).

Special Exceptions

RAC & Waitlisted

Clerkage charge of ₹60 per passenger is deducted if cancelled 30 mins before departure.

Tatkal Tickets

Zero refund on confirmed Tatkal. Waitlisted Tatkal follows general clerkage rules.

Train Cancellation

If train is marked "CANCELLED", full refund is given if cancelled within 3 days.

FAQs

Will I get 100% refund for IRCTC?
You are eligible for a 100% refund only in special cases such as when the train is fully cancelled by Indian Railways, or if the train is running late by more than 3 hours and you choose not to travel. You must file a TDR within prescribed time.
How is a train ticket refund calculated?
Refunds are calculated based on ticket class, time of cancellation, and charges. Earlier cancellations get higher refunds. Deductions are fixed (e.g., ₹240 for AC 1, ₹120 for SL).
How much refund will I get if I cancel?
More than 72 hours: Flat charges only. 72-24 hours: 25% deduction. 24-8 hours: 50% deduction. Less than 8 hours: No refund.
How to calculate railway ticket charges?
Cancellation charges depend on the travel class and the specific time window. Use our calculator above to avoid manual math!
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Disclaimer:

The refund amount shown is an estimate. Differences may occur due to bank charges, payment gateway fees, or platform service charges, which are non-refundable. Refer to official IRCTC rules for final settlement.