China Train Ticket Sale Planner
Know which day to act, confirm your station’s sale time and prepare a backup if your ticket is not issued.
When does your train go on sale?
Choose a date for an instant result. Add station details only if you want a timed reminder.
Look up your station’s sale time on 12306 ↗Enter the time shown by 12306 for this station. Stations in the same city can have different sale times.
Your booking action plan
Select your train departure date to see the sale date and next action.
Golden Week 2026 booking dates
September 30 departures: September 16 sale date. October 1 departures: September 17. October 7 departures: September 23.
The normal 15-day presale window includes the departure day: subtract 14 calendar days. Special trains, adjustments and provider-specific reservation deadlines may differ. This tool does not check live inventory or make reservations.
Rule checked September 15, 2026: 12306 ticket sale rules · Official station sale time lookup.
National Day is October 1–7. September 29–October 9 is a planning pressure window, not an extended official holiday.