Do all the china trains depart daily?
Buy train tickets from
ticket window of a railway station
Answer: Except the international trains and several trains running to Lhasa and Hong Kong, the rest of the trains in China depart daily.
See train schedule of major Chinese cities:
Beijing Train Schedule Shanghai Train Schedule Guangzhou Train Schedule Xian Train Schedule
How many days in advance should I book my ticket? Answer: Generally speaking, the train tickets go on sale around 5 to 20 days before the departure date, and variations depends upon the departure city and departure time of year. To avoid disappointment, it is advised to book a ticket as early as possible, especially during peak times.
Can I book a China train ticket from my own country in advance? Answer: Of course, you can arrange your train tickets in advance, such as making an online booking on TravelChinaGuide.com. And bookings should be submitted at least 6 days before the train departure date.
Can I book train tickets online? Answer: China Railway Customer Service Center (www.12306.cn) could supply on-line high speed and bullet trains (C, D and G trains), also all the Z, T K trains and even L trains on special days. It is valid to present your passport, but the website only has Chinese version. You may find some agents offering this service. And TravelChinaGuide.com is among them. Currently, we could help you to book the tickets of trains starting from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian and some other cities, totally 377 major cities within mainland China. Please search your trains and start a reservation at our China Train Booking Center!
What's the Real-Name Train Ticket Policy in China? Answer: This measure is taken to relieve the difficulty in buying train tickets and effectively stop scalpers who profit a lot in trading train tickets especially during the travel peaks. This policy is applicable to all trains since January 1, 2012. Passengers should buy train tickets and get on the trains with their valid certificates.
See details of Real-Name Train Ticket Policy.
Can someone buy train tickets on behalf of others? Answer: Yes. If you are abroad, it is doable to ask for help from your friends in China. As to the ticket requiring your passport, your friend can buy a ticket for you by presenting the original or a copy of your passport, and also his/her own ID certificate.
Do they accept credit card when purchasing a train ticket? Answer: Should you buy train tickets from railway station or from the tickets agency, you need to pay in cash as credit card is not accepted. Should you book a ticket through your hotel or a travel agency, credit card might be accepted.
Is there a service fee when buying a ticket? Answer: There is no extra charge when purchasing tickets directly from the railway station. However, sometimes you need to wait in a long queue for hours to buy a train ticket especially during the public holidays. To buy a ticket from an agency (such as TravelChinaGuide.com) is much more convenient, therefore a certain amount of service fee is charged.
Is there any food served on the train? Answer: Yes, the train has a specialized dining carriage enclosed to offer meals. There are also dining handcarts where you can purchase a meal regularly go back and forth through the carriages during your journey. However, all the food is not free of cost and is generally Chinese dishes. It is advised to prepare some snacks in advance!
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What about the toilet on the train, seated or squatted? Answer: For ordinary trains, the toilets are generally squatted. Seated toilets are offered on bullet trains only. Do they broadcast in English in railway station? Answer: In some big cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, English is used while in some small cities, only Chinese is available!
Can I deposit luggage in the railway station? Answer: Generally speaking, you can store your luggage in most of the railway stations in China. Certain service fee will be charged.
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I heard that people need to stand on the train if the train tickets are sold out. Is there a special room for standing passengers? Answer: People who hold standing tickets need to stand in the aisles of the seats. No room is specially offered for these passengers.Above are some of the frequently asked questions about trains in China. Please read the following sections in order to know more about trains in China:
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Soft Seat | Hard Seat |
| How to Buy a Ticket? | China Train Types | How to Take Trains | Baggage Allowance |
| Spring Festival Rush | International Train Schedule |
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