Transporting - Taking Train with Children in China

Another main concerning things for people who travel with children will be the transportation issues. And in China, the train ticket for children has its own system. You can find some tips in this page.

Q: How about the China train ticket charging standard of my children?

According to the regulation of China Railway Bureau, the train ticket fee of children will be:

Ticket for Seats

Child’s Heigh	＜ 1.1 meters	1.1 meters ≤x ≤ 1.5 meters	＞ 1.5 meters
Train Ticket Fee	Free	50% adult ticket fee	100% adult ticket fee
Have seat or not	No seat	Have seat	Have seat
Example: CNY 600 (Hard Seat Ticket for an adult)	CNY 0	CNY 300	CNY 600

Notes:

1. An adult can carries a child who is lower than 1.1 meters with free ticket

2. If an adult carries more than one children who are lower than 1.1 meters, only one child can enjoy the free ticket. The other ones should pay 50% adult ticket fee/child.

Ticket for Sleeper

For family who want to buy sleeper ticket on the train in China, if you want to enjoy the children ticket policy, no sleeper will be offered. That means you need to share a sleeper with your children.

Aiming for safety issue, Top China Travel suggests you to buy another sleeper berth for your child. The price of this berth for you child is in full price, no discount or any other favorable for your child.

Can I get a seat if my child lower than 1.1 meters？

Yes, you can get a seat, but not free. Paying 50% adult ticket fee to purchasing a child ticket and you can get a seat for your child.

Aiming to ensure a safety and comfortable level on the train, Top China Travel suggests you to buy a ticket for your children even though they are lower than 1.1 meters. Just remember one thing: no ticket no seat.

Q: Does the train offer any children plying area?

No. No children playing area or any special designed carriage can let your children have fun. You need to keep an eye of your children during the transporting.

Q: How about the safety issue on the train with my children?

After the real-name train ticket policy, safety level on the train is higher the before. It is hard to ensure no thefts on the train, but if you keep an eye of your belongs and be careful when in crowded situation, that will be enough.

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