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Sri Lanka Railways

Reserve a train seat on Sri Lanka Railways

Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.

Steps

  1. Sign in or create account on seat reservation service

    seatreservation.railway.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  2. Choose trip; official FAQ lists max 5 seats per booking and booking window

  3. Enter passenger identities and appropriate journey/return options

  4. Review price and cancellation before actual payment

  5. Retain e-ticket and verify travel-day identification rules

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