How many days before should we book train ticket?
How many days before should we book train ticket?
You can reserve your ticket 120 days in advance, excluding the date of journey at the train originating station. At intermediate station where the train arrives the following day, reservation can be done more than 120 days in advance.
How do I buy a train ticket in China?
There are five ways to buy train tickets in China:
- Book online with a travel agency like China Highlights.
- Buy tickets at a train station.
- Buy tickets at a ticket office.
- Book at China Railway’s official website.
- Book ticket by telephone.
How far in advance can train tickets be bought?
12 weeks
Typically, train companies release their Advance tickets 12 weeks before the departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance! Only a limited number of tickets will be available, so be quick to secure yours as the fare can rise as the date of travel gets nearer.
How much do train tickets cost in China?
Reasonablely priced: From Beijing to Shanghai, a soft sleeper non-bullet rail ticket costs around CNY500, a second class seat China high speed rail ticket costs around CNY550, while the full airfare of an economy class is over CNY1,000.
How much is a train ticket in Beijing?
Beijing – Shanghai Bullet Train Ticket Prices
| Train Types | Seat Classes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| G trains | 1st class seat | 933 CNY (US$142) |
| 2nd class seat | 553 CNY (US$84) | |
| Overnight D trains | Soft sleeper (four berths in a private compartment) | 740 CNY (US$110) |
| Hard sleeper (six berths in an open-plan compartment) | 550 CNY (US$79) |
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets the day before?
Advance tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. The deadline used to be 18:00 on the day before travel – but many train companies now allow you to buy an Advance ticket much later than this, even on the day of travel itself.