Children's train ticket price analysis: the latest policy and ticket purchase guide in 2023
With the arrival of the summer tourist season, the price and preferential policies of children's train tickets have become a hot topic for parents. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed explanation of the latest pricing rules, preferential policies and ticket purchase precautions for children's train tickets, and provide structured data for convenient reference.
According to the latest regulations of China State Railway Group, children’s train ticket prices are based on double standards of age and height, as follows:
| Classification | age | height | fare rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free children | 6 years old (inclusive) and below | 1.2 meters (inclusive) or less | Free if not occupying a seat, must be accompanied by an adult |
| Discount for children | 6-14 years old | 1.2-1.5 meters | Half-price ticket (50% of published ticket price) |
| full price ticket | Over 14 years old | 1.5 meters or more | Based on adult fare |
Note:If a child is over 1.5 meters tall but under 14 years old, he or she can still purchase discount tickets with their ID card or household registration booklet.
1. Do children’s tickets require real-name registration?
Starting from 2023, all children (including children riding free of charge) will need to provide valid identity documents (such as household registration books, ID cards) to purchase tickets or go through the boarding procedures.
2. How to purchase children’s tickets online?
When purchasing tickets on the 12306 official website or APP, add passenger information and select the "child ticket" type, and the system will automatically determine whether it meets the preferential conditions.
3. How is the fare for children’s sleeper berth calculated?
Sleeper fares are divided into seat fees (half price) and berth fees (full price). For example: Children's ticket for hard sleeper = half price for hard seat + full price for sleeper berth.
| line | car model | Adult fare (yuan) | Child fare (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing-Shanghai (high-speed rail) | Second class | 553 | 276.5 |
| Guangzhou-Chengdu (EMU) | First class seat | 738 | 369 |
| Xi'an-Urumqi (Express) | Hard sleeper | 485 | 242.5 + bunk fee |
1.Documents to carry:Be sure to bring the original child's ID card or household registration book when taking the bus. Electronic ID cards are not supported at the moment.
2.Seat selection:It is recommended to purchase separate seats for children under 6 years old (half-price ticket required) to avoid standing for long distances.
3.Change rules:Changes to children's tickets must be processed simultaneously with the accompanying adult tickets, and no handling fee will be charged.
Summary:The children's train ticket policy gives priority to age and height, and parents can flexibly choose according to the actual situation. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance through the 12306 official channel and pay attention to the latest announcements from the railway department.
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