Are Sri Lanka train tickets refundable?

In Sri Lanka, reserved train tickets usually follow tight cancellation rules. After you buy, a full refund is rarely approved.

You may sometimes get a small partial refund if you cancel far ahead, especially at a big station. Even then, the paperwork and back-and-forth can feel worse than the money you get back.

So, plan your rail booking as if it were locked in. That approach helps you avoid stress.