The 12306 railway ticket-buying App has become more convenient! Besides purchasing train tickets, you can now also buy bus and plane tickets. Please add the following purchasing methods to favorites!
Air-Rail Intermodal Passenger Transport
The 12306 air-rail intermodal passenger transport service has now integrated ticket sales from Air China Limited, China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd., and China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd., covering 78 hub cities nationwide and more than 2,000 routes.
After collaborating with China Eastern, Air China, and China Southern Airlines, the railway 12306 App has recently partnered with Spring Airlines Co., Ltd. to create an air-rail intermodal passenger transport network with Shijiazhuang as the transfer hub. Over 200 new air routes are now available for sale, supporting bi-directional intermodal sales from Beijing, Hengshui, Baoding, Xingtai, Handan, and other cities via Shijiazhuang to various domestic destinations served by Spring Airlines.
How to Purchase Tickets
1. Click on the "Airline Tickets" or "Air-Rail Intermodal Passenger Transport" options on the homepage of the 12306 App to enter the Air-Rail Intermodal Passenger Transport section.
2. Search for your itinerary based on your preferences. Combinations of cities, airports, and train stations are supported.
3. Priority will be given to displaying direct flight itineraries for you. You can also easily search intermodal transport solutions with a single click.
4. Switch transit locations so that you can search for more travel options. You are free to choose combinations of flights and train journeys as needed. You can complete ticket purchase with one payment for one order.
Travel by Bus
How to Purchase Tickets
1. Search for bus tickets
2. Select a bus schedule
3. After confirming the bus schedule and passenger information, proceed to payment to place your order.
There is a high volume of passengers during peak travel periods. It is, therefore, advisable for you to allocate ample time to get to the station. Currently, the 12306 bus ticket service covers over 2,700 stations nationwide.
Rail-Water Intermodal Passenger Transport
The Rail-Water Intermodal Passenger Transport service provided by 12306 enables seamless transfers between trains, ships, and buses with just one ticket purchase.
How to Purchase Tickets
Click on the "Rail-Water Intermodal Passenger Transport" icon on the homepage of the 12306 App or enter the recommended "Rail-Water Intermodal Passenger Transport" section on the query page for remaining train tickets.
Passengers are free to choose the combination of train, ship and bus tickets according to their travel time. Those purchasing tickets for rail-water or road-water intermodal transport can seamlessly transfer among trains, buses, and ships using their ID card or QR code for ticket inspection and boarding, enabling smooth transfers and hassle-free travel.
(Source: Official WeChat Account of China Railway)