how many days prior to the travelling date can you purchase a train ticket?
2007-12-30 21:46:05 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa R 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
You can buy a ticket at the last minute, directly from the train station, but you won't be certain to get one. You might be lucky and get a hard seat, which is fine for short trip, but on long journeys. it will give you a glimpse of what hell must feel like. Booking is usually preferred, especially if you know for sure when your travel dates are.
The last link below contains the timetable of trains between major cities in China, compiled by the "China Train" expert Duncan Peattie.
2007-12-31 03:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few days earlier is good!
2007-12-31 13:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should buy them at least 5 days in advance just in case.
2007-12-31 10:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by White Shooting Star of HK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is 10 days. They change it during Spring Festival though, they extend it to make the chaos more orderly. Sometimes, you can only buy a one way ticket out of the city you are leaving and you need to try to buy the return only when you get to your destination. Scalpers... err umm... I mean ticket brokers, are usually helpful and for a 100 rmb transaction fee, a hotel will get what ever ticket you need and deliver it to your room. Good luck and Happy New Year!
2007-12-31 08:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Wassa! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought some 4 days before but I do not know what the maximum is .Hope it helps
2007-12-31 05:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by idac123 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋