Railway 12306

The official mobile ticketing app developed by China Railway Corporation

Created by China Railway, People's Railway serves the people — purchase train tickets with Railway 12306! The Railway 12306 website and mobile app are the sole official online ticketing platforms of China Railway. No third-party platforms are authorized to sell train tickets.

Our features:

Transparent ticketing: No extra fees for acceleration packages, no forced insurance sales, and no membership charges. Buy your tickets with confidence.

【Accurate real-time updates】 Timely information on delays, cancellations, departures, arrivals, and coach layouts for a smoother journey.

【Comprehensive travel services】 Nearly a hundred functions covering train, flight, and coach tickets, plus hotel bookings, dining, and travel planning — all in one app.

【Inclusive design】 A large-font mode for older users and an accessibility version for visually impaired passengers, making travel easier for everyone.

Main products and services:

Train ticket booking

1. Waitlist option. Sold out? Don’t worry. Submit a standby request, and if tickets become available due to refunds, changes, or added trains, we’ll automatically secure them for you.

2. Choose your seat or berth. Prefer a window view? Need easy aisle access? Want an upper or lower bunk? Select your preferred seat or berth with one tap.

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

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

【Flight booking】

Official airline stores are integrated here, providing reliable ticket services for secure and worry-free travel.

【Coach ticket booking】

Nationwide coverage with flexible schedules. Find coach stations, routes, timetables, and book tickets across China.

Intermodal travel services

One-stop booking and information for flights, trains, coaches, and ferries. Save time and explore more travel choices.

【Travel services】

We offer high-speed rail meal orders, hotel reservations, station car hire, railway tours, attraction tickets, a railway mall, travel insurance, and more — covering dining, lodging, transport, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment in a single app.

Thoughtful assistance

Access helpful features like temporary boarding passes, special assistance requests, and lost property search for a hassle-free trip.

Membership benefits

Enjoy member rewards and use points to redeem tickets and other services.

For more updates, follow

WeChat official account: Railway 12306