What is Seat Reservation Portal

Travelers can easily reserve seats on intercity trains in advance through the Railway Department of Sri Lanka's Seat Reservation System. It makes railway travel easy and hassle-free by allowing passengers to book the famous train trip from Kandy to Ella as well as numerous other picturesque train rides throughout the island.

What is Seat Reservation Portal by Sri Lanka Railway Department?

The official online platform for reserving seats on intercity trains in Sri Lanka is the Railway Department's Seat Reservation System. It gives travelers a quick and easy option to book their tickets ahead of time, doing away with the need to physically visit a train station.

Travelers can save time by booking their train tickets from any location at any time with our user-friendly web service. By providing a variety of seating options, such as First Class, Second Class, and Observation Class, the system enables travelers to select the degree of comfort that best fits their trip.

The Sri Lanka Railway Department's seat reservation system guarantees a convenient and effective travel experience, whether you're organizing a picturesque train trip from Kandy to Ella or commuting between major towns.

How to reserve a train seat?

The official online seat reservation system in Sri Lanka allows passengers to book tickets on intercity trains up to 30 days in advance. Bookings for train seats are typically made through the official website every day at 10:00 AM (GMT + 5:30):

Link - https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/

Step-by-Step Guide to Booking a Train Seat

1. Select Your Travel Details
   • Visit the online reservation portal.
   • Choose your departure station, destination station, and travel date.
   • Enter the number of seats you wish to reserve.
   • Enable the Return Ticket option if needed.
   • Click Search to find available trains.
2. Choose Your Train & Class
   • Select your preferred class (Observation Class, First Class, or Second Class).
   • Click Proceed to continue.
3. Enter Passenger Details
   • Provide NIC or Passport ID for each traveler.
   • Review the reservation summary.
4. Make the Payment
   • Accept the terms & conditions.
   • Choose payment method: Visa, MasterCard, or LankaQR.
   • Click Checkout to complete payment.
5. Download Your Ticket
   • Download your ticket after payment.
   • Confirmation email will be sent with booking details.

How to pay for the train seat?

Travelers can conveniently and safely use their credit or debit cards to pay for train tickets when purchasing via the Seat Reservation System. Payments are handled in LKR with full 3D Secure protection ensuring global security standards.

A small convenience fee is applied. Successful payments provide:

• Digital ticket sent via email.
• Payment confirmation for records.
• Ticket ID with PDF ticket for verification.

How to verify the ticket at the train station?

Passengers can verify their tickets at the station or on-board via:

Digital Ticket Verification

• Show digital ticket on your smartphone.

Printed Ticket Option

• Print PDF version emailed to you.
• Show printed ticket at verification points.

Valid identification (NIC or Passport) must match reservation details for verification.

Benefits of Seat Reservation Portal by Sri Lanka Railway Department

Due to high demand, advance reservation is essential. Benefits include:

• Official ticket prices, avoid overpaying via 3rd parties.
• Guaranteed seat availability in advance.
• Easy, secure online payments — no cash needed.
• Skip long queues at station counters.
• Direct entry to train platforms with e-tickets.
• Instant digital confirmation via email with QR codes for quick verification.
• Eco-friendly paperless solution with anytime access to tickets via smartphone.