Shijiazhuang Railway Station
Shijiazhuang has a comprehensive railway network, with 13 rail lines connecting to various parts of China through the city's two railway stations. The most common destinations include Beijing (2 hrs 15 min), Zhengzhou (3.5 hrs), Handan (1.5 hrs), Tianjin (4.5 hrs), Taiyuan (1.5 hrs) and Luoyang (4.5 hrs), Nanjing (8.5 hrs) and Guangzhou (19 hrs). Although there are two stations, most travelers will arrive and depart from the centrally located Main Station (Shijiazhuang Huoche Zhan). The Main Station is located close to the bustling downtown area and can be reached by bus or taxi.

In April 2007, the city inaugurated a bullet train that travels to Beijing several times a day, making the trip less than 2 hours. First-class tickets sell for 98 RMB while regular class tickets sell for 86 RMB.

There are three different ways to book a train ticket in Shijiazhuang: over the phone, online and at the ticket window. Tickets can be purchased over the telephone (9510 5105) 4-12 days (tickets during Spring Festival travel rush are available 20 days in advance since January 2013, but this is subject to change). According to new rules introduced on Jan 1, 2013, all train tickets must be collected within 24 hours of purchase. Tickets are non transferable and are void if not used on the correct day.

To book tickets online, use the site www.12306.cn. Tickets can be reserved daily from 7:00-23:00 from 12-20 days in advance (subject to change; pre-sale booking periods often change during the Spring Festival and other important National Holidays). You can buy rail tickets at the sales window up to 10-20 days in advance (also subject to change).

Using the real-name system, if a passenger loses their train ticket they can report the loss to get a new ticket. The replacement fee for lost tickets is 2 RMB and passengers will receive a ticket replacement. Passengers who have lost their tickets can report this at the train station ticket window if they have their original valid ID that was originally used to purchase the tickets and the date and station names of the original ticket. Passengers can get replacement tickets up to 20 minutes before departure time.

Shijiazhuang Main Station (Shijiazhuang Houchezhan)
Add:  Zhanqian Jie, Shijiazhuang
Inquiry Tel: 0311 8792 2452
Tickets Booking Tel: 0311 9510 5105
Bus routes: 1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 22, 24, 31, 35, 49, 50, 107,1 11,5 16, 快1, 快6, 快30, 旅游2, 旅游7

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