Search live China train schedules and fares directly from the official 12306 API. Plan your high-speed rail routes with real-time data.
Type a city or station — choose from the suggestions. Works with Chinese (北京), pinyin (changshanan), or common English names (Beijing, Shanghai). Large cities have several stations; pick the one you need.
12306 opens tickets about 15 days ahead (China time). You can search 2026-07-29 through 2026-08-13 here — a fixed window close to live 12306 presale rules (exact release times may vary slightly by train).
Enter origin, destination and travel date to search
Find China train times before you book
Planning rail travel in China starts with accurate schedules: departure times, train types, and whether a route is direct or requires a connection.
This search uses 12306-sourced data so you can shortlist trains, then choose a booking channel that fits your passport and payment method.