Official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway
Created by China Railway, Railway 12306 serves the people by enabling convenient train ticket purchases. The Railway 12306 platform (including its mobile app) is the sole official online ticket booking system authorized by China Railway and has never permitted any third-party services to sell train tickets.
Key features:
Transparent pricing: No extra fees for acceleration packages, no forced insurance purchases, and no membership charges—book your tickets with confidence.
Accurate real-time updates: Timely information on delays, cancellations, departure and arrival times, and coach details for a hassle-free journey.
Comprehensive travel solutions: Nearly 100 features covering train, flight, and bus tickets, online dining, hotel reservations, and itineraries—all your travel needs in one place.
Accessible design: A large-text mode for elderly users and an accessibility-friendly version for visually impaired passengers, ensuring ease of use for everyone.
Main products and services:
Train ticket booking
1. Waitlist option. Sold-out tickets? Don’t worry. Our standby service helps you secure tickets when others cancel, change plans, or new routes become available—automatic booking when seats free up.
2. Seat and berth selection. Prefer window views? Need aisle access? Want an upper bunk for privacy or a lower bunk for convenience? Choose your preferred seat or berth with one tap.
3. Smart transfers. No direct route? Let our transfer service suggest the best connecting travel options.
4. Station display. Check real-time train arrival and departure details to manage your schedule effortlessly and simplify station pickups or drop-offs.
Flight ticket booking
Official airline partners provide direct booking services, ensuring reliable tickets and secure travel.
Bus ticket booking
Nationwide coverage with flexible departures! Access intercity bus routes, schedules, stations, and ticket reservations across China.
Integrated transport services
One-stop booking and info for air, rail, bus, and ferry travel—simplify your planning with diverse transport choices.
Travel services
We offer high-speed rail meal orders, hotel bookings, station pickups, railway tours, attraction tickets, a railway marketplace, and travel insurance—covering dining, lodging, transport, activities, shopping, and entertainment all in one app.
Support services
Access helpful features like temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost item tracking for a worry-free trip.
Membership benefits
Enjoy membership perks and use points to redeem tickets and other exclusive services.
Stay connected
WeChat official account: Railway 12306
