The official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway Corporation
Created by China Railway for the people, Railway 12306 lets you purchase train tickets with full confidence. The Railway 12306 website and mobile app serve as the exclusive official online ticketing platform for China Railway, with no third-party platforms authorized to sell train tickets.
Our key features:
Transparent pricing: No extra fees for acceleration packages, no forced insurance sales, and no membership charges—book your tickets worry-free.
【Accurate real-time updates】Receive timely notifications about delays, cancellations, departure and arrival times, and carriage details to plan your journey smoothly.
【Comprehensive travel solutions】Access dozens of services including train, flight, and bus ticketing, online food ordering, hotel bookings, and travel planning—all in one app.
【Inclusive design】A large-font version for elderly users and an accessibility mode for visually impaired individuals ensure everyone can navigate the app with ease.
Main products and services:
Train ticket booking
1. Standby booking. Sold out? Don’t worry. Submit a standby request, and if tickets become available due to cancellations or schedule changes, we’ll automatically secure them for you.
2. Seat and berth selection. Prefer a window view? Need easy aisle access? Want an upper bunk or a more convenient lower berth? Choose your preferred seat or bunk with one tap.
3. Smart transfers. No direct route? Let our intelligent transfer service suggest the best connecting options.
4. Station board. Check real-time departure and arrival information to stay on top of your schedule and simplify station pickups and drop-offs.
【Flight booking】
Official airline stores are now available, offering authorized flight ticket services for secure and reliable travel.
【Bus ticket booking】
Nationwide coverage with flexible departure times! Access domestic bus routes, station details, schedules, and ticket reservations all in one place.
Intermodal travel services
Streamlined ticketing and real-time info for air, rail, bus, and ferry travel—saving you time and expanding your travel choices.
【Travel services】
We offer high-speed rail meal orders, hotel reservations, station pickup and drop-off, railway tours, attraction tickets, a railway shopping mall, travel insurance, and more. Everything for your trip—food, lodging, transport, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment—is covered in one app.
Thoughtful support
Access convenient features like temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost item tracking for a stress-free journey.
Membership benefits
Enjoy exclusive member perks and use reward points to redeem tickets and other offers.
Stay updated
WeChat official account: Railway 12306
