{"id":3987,"date":"2024-06-25T18:58:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=3987"},"modified":"2024-06-25T18:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:58:40","slug":"train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules","title":{"rendered":"Train Ticket Cancellation Charges and Refund Rules in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#Train_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges_Refunds\" title=\"Train Ticket Cancellation Charges &amp; Refunds\">Train Ticket Cancellation Charges &amp; Refunds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#Tatkal_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Charges\">Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#1st_AC_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"1st AC Cancellation Charges\">1st AC Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#2AC_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"2AC Cancellation Charges\">2AC Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#3AC_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"3AC Cancellation Charges\">3AC Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#Sleeper_SL_Class_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"Sleeper (SL) Class Cancellation Charges\">Sleeper (SL) Class Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/train-ticket-cancellation-charges-and-refund-rules\/#RAC_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges\" title=\"RAC Ticket Cancellation Charges\">RAC Ticket Cancellation Charges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Train_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges_Refunds\"><\/span>Train Ticket Cancellation Charges &amp; Refunds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel plans can change unexpectedly, leading to last-minute cancellations. However, the hassle begins when you have to pay a certain cancellation fee or receive an accurate refund amount. Understanding how much a refund on the cancellation of a train ticket is essential to avoid unnecessary financial losses. The train ticket refund also varies depending on several factors like the waiting list, reservation list, and IRCTC refund rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-delivery-in-train\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Final-1080x90-cta-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Food Delivery in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out your cancellation charges by accessing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/irctc-login-id-create-new-account\">IRCTC website and inserting your PNR number<\/a> to know the applicable Tatkal charges. If you have placed your reservation via Paytm booking then you can also cancel it from the same platform.\u00a0 However, as per the train ticket cancellation refund rules, a TDR counter ticket booked in Tatkal cannot be cancelled on the spot.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tatkal-Ticket-waiting-cancel-charges-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tatkal Ticket Cancellation Charges\" width=\"844\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The train ticket refund and cancellation in Indian Railway depend on the class of services as well as the time of the cancellation. In case where waiting tickets are cancelled online, the refund will be given only after deducting the cancellation charges of \u20b9 20\/- +GST per passenger, if the ticket is cancelled online up to four hours before the scheduled departure of the Train.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Confirm Ticket Charges- <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No train ticket refund is granted on the cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets. Cancellation charges apply for Tatkal waiting tickets in case they remain waitlisted and do not get confirmed. Passengers are charged \u20b960 for cancelling a Tatkal ticket that is on the waiting list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1st_AC_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>1st AC Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>48 hours before the scheduled departure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9240 per passenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 25% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9240.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 12 hours and 4 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9240.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less than 4 hours before the scheduled departure and up to chart preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9240.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>After chart preparation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No train ticket refund is allowed after the chart is prepared.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2AC_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>2AC Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second AC tickets provide a comfortable travel experience with fewer berths per compartment compared to 3AC.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>48 hours before the scheduled departure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9200 per passenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 12 hours and 4 hours before the scheduled departure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less than 4 hours before the scheduled departure and up to chart preparation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>After chart preparation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No train ticket refund is allowed after the chart is prepared.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3AC_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>3AC Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third AC tickets are a more economical option while still providing air-conditioned comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>48 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b9180 per passenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 25% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9180.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 12 hours and 4 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9180.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less than 4 hours before the scheduled departure and up to chart preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9180.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeper_SL_Class_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>Sleeper (SL) Class Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeper class is the most commonly used class for long-distance travel in India due to its affordability.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>48 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u20b9120 per passenger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 48 hours and 12 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 25% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9120.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Between 12 hours and 4 hours before the scheduled departure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9120.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less than 4 hours before the scheduled departure and up to chart preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 50% of the fare is subject to a minimum of \u20b9120.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>After chart preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No train ticket refund is allowed after the chart is prepared.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAC_Ticket_Cancellation_Charges\"><\/span>RAC Ticket Cancellation Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ticket-Cancel-refund-charges-1.jpg\" alt=\"RAC Ticket Cancellation Charges\" width=\"838\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAC tickets allow you to board and share a berth. You can cancel an RAC ticket before the chart is prepared for a \u20b960 fee. After the chart is prepared, unconfirmed RAC tickets are treated like waitlisted tickets and are automatically cancelled with a \u20b960 deduction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following chart preparation, RAC tickets are handled in the same manner as waitlisted tickets and will be cancelled automatically if not confirmed. Refunds after a deduction of \u20b960 per passenger comply with train ticket refund regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Also Read-<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/tatkal-ticket-booking-timings-charges-for-ac-or-non-ac-trains-tickets\">Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings &amp; Charges for AC or Non-AC Trains Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/order-food-in-trains-zoop\/id6445911264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/New-orange-Google-Apple-1080x90-final-cta-1.webp\" alt=\"Zoop App for food delivery in train from APP STORE\" width=\"1080\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Train Ticket Cancellation Charges &amp; Refunds Travel plans can change unexpectedly, leading to last-minute cancellations. 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