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Perk · 12306 official booking channels · offered by China Railway 12306

Mistake-bookingfee waiver

Booked the wrong train? Act quickly.

Within 30 minutes · At least 4 hours before departure

Timing

One eligible order per user/day · Ticket exclusions apply

How

Refund in the original channel

Who qualifies

Within 30 minutes · At least 4 hours before departure

How to use it

  1. Open the mistaken order in the original official 12306 channel.
  2. Check the 30-minute purchase window and 4-hour departure buffer.
  3. Confirm the refund fee before submitting; exclusions apply.

Sources

12306英文FAQ ↗Reviewed 20 Oct 2026
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