China Train Booking

The Smart & Fast Way to Secure Your Seat!

Easy to book Chinese high-speed train tickets

You do not need to collect paper tickets before departure. Simply use your ID document to board the train easily and quickly.

Since the electronic ticket system was implemented on China Railway System, it has saved 2,000 tons of paper annually, reduced approximately 6 million tons of wastewater discharge each year, and cut carbon emissions by 80,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent. In addition, electronic tickets save you more than 30 minutes of ticket collection time.

Easily check real-time train schedules and ticket availability online. Tickets can be booked as fast as 1 hour before departure. Freely select your preferred high-speed train seat.

We specialize in train ticket booking—any issues with refunds, exchanges, rescheduling, or train cancellations can be easily resolved by contacting us, with purely human customer service providing quick responses. You can view station maps and layouts to easily find your way. Receive booking status notifications within the app. Over 90% positive rating.

Why book with CTB?

Our one-on-one, fully human customer service team

real-time train schedules and ticket availability online

Secure your seat online quickly without waiting to buy tickets at the station only to find tickets sold out

Worry-free refund, Our refund policy is very lenient

26 years of tourism service—we know what customers need, and we always put customers’ benefits in the first place

Overcome language barriers and avoid wasting time queuing at train stations

China Train Travel Guide

China Bullet Train Guide for 2026: Tickets, Stations, High Speed Rail Map

There are three high-speed train types: G-train, D-train, C-train. G-train operates at a fastest speed of up to 400 kph, while D-train and C-train run at a speed of 250 kph.

Fuxinghao ― The Fastest High-Speed Train in the World

"Fuxing" is one of the fastest trains in the world. It takes 2.5 hours from Beijing to Shanghai.

How To Use E-ticket to Board

E-ticket is only available for high speed trains. Using e-ticet, you can board your train only with your ID.

How to Use WeChat Pay to Pay？

For anyone planning to travel to China, WeChat Pay can be one of the convenient ways for foreigners to conduct financial transactions in China..

Baggage Rules of China Railway

Baggage weight: 20 kg/adult and 10 kg/child. Baggage shape: For high-speed trains, with the total length of each item within 130cm.

How to Use Credit Card to Pay via Alipay？

China's digital life, Alipay has a wide range of applications in China and can be used for offline payments in many places.

Show all Guides >>

Top China News

Latest news on China’s high-speed railway developments, covering train and high-speed rail travel, urban transportation, payment methods, daily customs, festival culture, visa and residence policies, and entry–exit regulations. Focusing on the most practical information foreign visitors care about, it helps you quickly understand the real and up-to-date China.

Classical Tour to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

Food on Train

Food and Takeout on China’s Trains

When you travel through China on a train, when it's time to eat or you're hungry, how do you deal with it? On China trains, you can buy food and beverages on trains from dining cars, food trolleys, or even order a take out. Find out more here.

Takeout on Chinese High-speed Train

In addition to the boxed lunch set by the high-speed railway catering company, the takeout restaurants at the station mainly include KFC, Dicos, Yonghe Soybean Milk and other fast food. Some stations provide takeout snacks with local and special foods.

The Histories and Changes of Dining Cars on China’s Trains

Train dining cars have brought a special taste mark to the journey of Chinese people for generations. Do you know what meals were served on Chinese trains in the past? What does a dining car look like?

China Festival

China has a huge population, and every major holiday—most notably the Spring Festival—causes significant transportation challenges. These holidays lead to overcrowded stations and shortages of tickets on popular routes. If you want to understand why Chinese holidays result in large-scale population migrations, you can learn more through the following article on Chinese festival culture.