Application Description

The official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway.

Created by China Railway, Railway 12306 serves the public by enabling convenient train ticket purchases. The Railway 12306 website and mobile app are the sole official online ticket booking platforms authorized by China Railway—no third-party entities are permitted to sell train tickets.

What we offer:

No markups on tickets: We do not charge acceleration fees, sell bundled insurance, or require membership payments, giving you a hassle-free ticket buying experience.

【Timely and accurate updates】Receive real-time alerts on delays, cancellations, departure and arrival times, and coach information, ensuring a smooth journey.

【Complete travel solutions】Access a wide range of services: book train, flight, and coach tickets, order meals, reserve hotels, and explore travel packages—all within one app.

【Inclusive and accessible】Features like a large-font mode for the elderly and an accessible interface for visually impaired users make the app easy for everyone to use.

Main products and services:

Train ticket booking

1. Standby booking. Sold out? Don't worry. Use our standby ticketing feature. Submit a request, and if seats become available due to cancellations or schedule changes, tickets will be issued to you automatically.

2. Seat and berth selection. Prefer a window view for the scenery? Need easy access to the aisle? Want an upper berth for privacy or a lower berth for convenience? Choose your preferred seat or bunk with one tap.

3. Smart transfers. No direct route available? Our transfer service intelligently suggests alternative travel plans.

4. Station displays. Check real-time departure and arrival information for your train, stay updated on your trip, and simplify station pickups and drop-offs.

【Flight booking】

Airlines’ official stores operate directly within the app, offering secure, official ticket services for greater peace of mind.

【Coach ticket booking】

Nationwide coverage with frequent departures. Access schedules, station details, and ticket booking for intercity bus travel across China.

Integrated transport services

One-stop booking and information for air, rail, bus, and ferry travel—simplifying your planning and expanding your travel options.

【Travel services】

We offer high-speed rail meal orders, hotel reservations, station pick-ups, railway tours, attraction tickets, a railway shopping mall, travel insurance, and more. One app covers dining, lodging, transport, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.

Considerate services

Get help with temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost item retrieval—so you can travel with confidence.

Membership services

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

Stay connected

WeChat Official Account: Railway 12306

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