Application Description

The official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway Corporation.

Created by China Railway for the people, the Railway 12306 app is designed for the people, enabling convenient train ticket purchases. The Railway 12306 website (including the mobile app) is the sole official online ticketing platform of China Railway and has never authorized any third-party platforms to sell train tickets.

Our key features:

Transparent ticketing: No markups, no acceleration fees, no mandatory insurance, and no subscription charges—book your tickets with complete peace of mind.

[More accurate updates] Stay informed with timely details on delays, cancellations, train schedules, and carriage information to ensure a smooth journey.

[More comprehensive services] With nearly a hundred features, including train, flight, and coach ticket booking, online meal ordering, hotel reservations, and travel planning, enjoy a hassle-free travel experience.

[User-friendly design] Includes a large-font version tailored for the elderly and accessibility features supporting visually impaired users, making the app convenient for everyone.

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 refunds, changes, or new schedules, we'll automatically secure your ticket.

2. Seat and berth selection. Prefer a window view? Need easy aisle access? Want a clean upper berth or convenient lower berth? Choose your preferred seat or berth with one click.

3. Smart transfers. No direct route? Our intelligent transfer service recommends the best connecting options.

4. Station display. Check real-time train departure and arrival details, manage your itinerary easily, and simplify station pickups and drop-offs.

[Flight booking]

Official airline stores are integrated directly into the platform, offering secure ticket purchases and guaranteed travel protection.

[Coach ticket booking]

Nationwide coverage with departures anytime. Access domestic coach routes, schedules, station information, and book bus tickets with ease.

Intermodal travel services

One-stop booking and itinerary info for air, rail, road, and water transport—saving you time and opening up more travel possibilities.

[Travel services]

We offer high-speed rail dining, hotel bookings, station transfers, railway tours, attraction tickets, shopping in the Railway Mall, travel insurance, and more—everything you need for food, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, and entertainment in one app.

Considerate services

Access convenient features like temporary boarding passes, special assistance booking, and lost item retrieval to ensure a worry-free trip.

Membership services

Enjoy member benefits and use reward points to redeem tickets and access other exclusive services.

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WeChat official account: Railway 12306

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