How to Book Train Tickets?

Step 1: Start Booking

  • Before continuing, ensure that you have successfully registered for this service and received your username and password from IRCTC. (See the “How To Register” doc).
  • Click on the Start Booking button.

starting 'booking option'

Step 2: Login

  • Enter your username.
  • Accept the terms and conditions.
  • Click on the Login button.

Login

Step 3: Access the MOS Portal

  • The MOS Portal will open in a new tab.

MOS Portal

Step 4: Enter Travel Details

  • Fill in the From Station and To Station fields.

Travel Details:-'From and To Station' input

Step 5: Select Journey Date

  • Enter the Journey Date in the designated field.

Journey Date

Step 6: Check Availability

  • Choose a train as per your preference.
  • Click on Check Availability to see seat options.

Train Availability Checking

Step 7: Book Your Ticket

  • Click on Book Now to proceed with the booking.

Book Now Option to click

Step 8: Enter Traveller’s Details

  • Enter the required details, including:
    • Name, Age, Gender, Berth Preference, Option for Senior Citizen Concession, Opt Berth, Bed Roll, Food Choice, Nationality, ID Card Type, ID Card No.

Travellers Details to fill

Step 9: Finalize Booking

  • Choose Coach Berth Preference, Contact Details, and GST Details.
  • Click Review and Continue to proceed to the Payment Gateway and complete the payment.

Coach Preference, Contact Details and GST Details to be filled, Review and Continue

How to Cancel a Train Ticket?

  1. Initiate the Cancellation Process
    • Click on Book a Train.
    • On the displayed screen, click Start Booking.

    Start Booking

  2. Login to Your IRCTC Account
    • Enter your IRCTC User ID.
    • Click on I Accept.
    • Press the Login button.

    Irctc user id input

  3. Access Booking History
    • Once logged in, navigate to the Booking History section (typically on the right-hand side).

    Navigating to Booking History

  4. Search for Your Ticket
    • On the Booking History page, use the provided filters (such as date ranges or station details), or enter your Reservation ID/PNR to locate your ticket.
    • Click the Search button to display your tickets.

    searching for ticket

  5. View the Ticket Details
    • From the search results, locate the ticket you want to cancel.
    • Click the View option in the View column for that ticket.

    Checking Ticket Detail To cancel

  6. Initiate the Cancellation
    • On the ticket details screen, click the Cancel Ticket button (highlighted in red).

    Initiating Cancellation

  7. Select the Ticket for Cancellation
    • On the next page, check the box beside the ticket you want to cancel.
    • Then, click the red Cancel Ticket button to proceed.

    Clicking On Cancellation Button

  8. Confirm Cancellation
    • A pop-up will appear asking, Are you sure you want to cancel selected tickets?
    • Click OK to confirm.

    Confirming Cancellation

  9. Finalization
    • Your ticket will be cancelled.
    • The refund process will be initiated, and IRCTC will process your refundable amount.
    • You will receive the refund as per IRCTC’s policies.