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Quick Guide on Train Travel in China

China train system boasts over 162,000 km (100,660 mi) long railway, including the world's largest high speed train network connecting more than 500 cities across the country, and the highest speed can reach 350 km/h (217 mph). To plan a budget, convenient and safe travel, China train is your best choice. Start to search the realtime timetable and book your China railway tickets now!

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Another Pair of International Bullet Trains Started Running between China and Laos
July 18, 2025
The second pair of high speed trains on China - Laos Railway have started to run daily since July 18, 2025.

Train D86/3 departs from Kunming Railway Station at 10:55 (Beijing Time) and arrives at Vientiane Train Station at 20:59, while D84/5 runs in the opposite direction at 12:25 - 22:08. Previously, D87 is operated at 08:08 - 17:44 from Kunming South to Vientiane, and D88 operated in reverse at 09:00 - 18:34.

With a top running speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), they need about 10 hours to complete this 1,023 km (636 mi) cross-border trip. Major stations along the way include Kunming South, Puer, Xishuangbanna, Mohan, Boten, Muang Xay, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng.

Passengers can book tickets for trains running from Kunming to Vientiane online through TravelChinaGuide.com or at the international ticket window of major stations in China. Return tickets are available on the Laos' cellphone application called LCR Ticket and the stations along Laos' railway section. It costs CNY 552 (USD 77) for a second class seat and CNY 881 (USD 123) for a first class one.

New Train Schedule to Be Implemented since July 1, 2025
June 19, 2025
According to the schedule, high speed sleeper trains departing in the afternoon and arriving the next morning will start to run between Beijing and Chengdu, Shanghai and Chengdu, Beijing and Guiyang, Taiyuan and Shenzhen, etc., which can help passengers traveling between save one-night hotel fee. Hohhot - Wuhan/ Yangzhou will be connected by direct bullet trains since then.

Besides, many high speed trains will run with a shorter duration. For instance, passengers can shuttle from Shanghai to Kunming/ Chongqing in 9h35m and 8h59m respectively, 2h3m and 1h28m faster than before; the travel time between Beijing and Kunming by bullet sleeper train will also be cut by 49 min; Chongqing - Changsha and Chengdu - Changsha high speed trains can complete the whole journey of 1,040 km and 1,342 km in only 3h53m and 5h45m.

The tickets for trains following the new schedule have been available since June 17, and passengers can book online hassle free through TravelChinaGuide.com.


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