The official mobile ticketing application developed by China Railway Corporation.

Developed by China Railway, Railway 12306 serves the public, enabling users to conveniently purchase train tickets. The Railway 12306 website (including its mobile app) is the sole official online ticketing platform authorized by China Railway, with no third-party platforms authorized for ticket sales.

Key features include:

Transparent ticketing: No hidden fees, no acceleration packages, no mandatory insurance, or membership charges—just straightforward ticket purchases.

Accurate real-time updates: Timely information on delays, cancellations, train schedules, and carriage details for a stress-free journey.

Comprehensive travel solutions: Nearly a hundred functions covering train tickets, flights, coach tickets, online ordering, hotel bookings, and travel services—all in one app.

Inclusive accessibility: A large-font version for elderly users and an accessible interface for visually impaired individuals, ensuring convenience for all.

Main products and services:

Train ticket booking

1. Standby booking: Don’t worry if tickets are sold out. Submit a standby request, and if tickets become available due to refunds, changes, or added trains, they’ll be issued automatically.

2. Seat and berth selection: Prefer a window seat for the view? Need easy aisle access? Want a clean upper berth or a convenient lower bunk? Select your preferred seat or berth with one tap.

3. Smart transfer solutions: No direct route available? Let our intelligent transfer service recommend the best connecting options.

4. Station display: Check real-time departure and arrival information, manage your itinerary with ease, and simplify station pickups and drop-offs.

Flight booking

Official airline stores are integrated, offering reliable flight booking services with enhanced travel security.

Coach ticket booking

Nationwide coverage with flexible departure times. Access domestic coach routes, station details, schedules, and ticket reservations.

Intermodal travel services

Seamless integration of air, rail, road, and water transport for streamlined booking and information queries—more travel choices with less effort.

Travel services

From high-speed rail meal orders and hotel reservations to station pickups, railway tours, attraction tickets, railway mall shopping, and travel insurance—we cover all your needs for dining, lodging, transport, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.

Considerate services

Access convenient features like temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost item searches for a worry-free trip.

Member benefits

Enjoy membership perks and use points to redeem tickets and access exclusive services.

Stay connected

Follow our WeChat official account: Railway 12306