Indian Railway train ticket booking: MakeMyTrip, Ixigo offer options to book tickets with zero-cancellation charge only if you do this
train ticket will incur some charges as specified by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). However, if you use the services of some IRCTC-authorised ticketing agents such as MakeMyTrip and Ixigo and pay some extra amount, then you will get a full refund without any cancellation charges. To avail of this facility and use it for your benefit, you must know certain terms and conditions. Read here to find out.
What are IRCTC cancellation charges for e-tickets?
Though you can book rail tickets through IRCTC's app or website, the cancellation charges are typically high when a ticket is cancelled close to the train's scheduled departure time.
As per IRCTC's website as of May 25, 2024, «If a confirmed ticket is cancelled more than 48 hrs before the scheduled departure of the train, flat cancellation charges shall be deducted at:
- Rs 240/- for AC first class/executive class,
- Rs 200/- for AC 2 tier/first class,
- Rs 180 for AC 3 tier/AC chair car/ AC 3 economy,
- Rs 120/- for sleeper class and
- Rs 60/- for second class."
«If a confirmed ticket is cancelled within 48 hrs and up to 12 hours before the scheduled departure of the train, cancellation charges shall be 25% of the fare subject to the minimum flat rate mentioned in the above clause. Less than 12 hours and up to four hours before the scheduled departure of the train up to chart preparation whichever is earlier, 50% of the fare paid subject to the minimum cancellation charges,» said IRCTC on its website as of May 25, 2024.
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