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Refund calculator

Cancelling a train ticket? See exactly how much you'll get back — IRCTC deducts a cancellation charge that depends on your class, ticket status, and how early you cancel.

Ticket status

Indicative estimate based on Indian Railways cancellation rules. GST on AC classes, dynamic or premium-Tatkal fares, and special trains can change the exact figure. Tatkal confirmed tickets are generally non-refundable. Always confirm on IRCTC. Not affiliated with IRCTC.

The cancellation rules

Confirmed tickets

More than 48 hours beforeFlat charge per passenger (₹120 Sleeper, ₹180 3A, ₹200 2A, ₹240 1A, ₹60 2S)
48 to 12 hours before25% of fare (minimum = flat charge above)
12 to 4 hours before50% of fare (minimum = flat charge above)
Less than 4 hours before / after chartNo refund

RAC & waitlisted tickets

Cancelled up to 30 minutes before departure: only a clerkage charge of ₹60per passenger is deducted. Fully-waitlisted e-tickets that don't get confirmed are refunded automatically — you don't need to cancel.

Tatkal

Confirmed Tatkal tickets are generally non-refundable, except when the train is cancelled or rescheduled by more than 3 hours.

Read the full refund rules guide →