How to change your ticket on 12306: Detailed guide combined with the latest hot topics
As the Spring Festival approaches, demand for train ticket changes surges. This article will provide you with a complete tutorial on 12306 ticket change, combined with recent hot topics on the Internet, to help you complete the ticket change more efficiently.
1. Basic rules for 12306 reissue

| Change type | time requirement | handling fee |
|---|---|---|
| Change ticket before departure | No later than 25 minutes before departure | free |
| Change booking after departure | Within 2 hours after departure | Charge 20% of ticket price |
| Change to station | More than 48 hours before departure | free |
2. The relationship between recent hot topics and rebooking
| hot topics | Related impacts | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Peak of Spring Festival travel (1.26-3.5) | Tickets are tight and it is more difficult to change tickets | Plan your itinerary in advance and change your booking as soon as possible |
| 12306 candidate function upgrade | Can make up for multiple trains at the same time | Change your ticket first and then use the waitlist function |
| Blizzard weather in many places | Trains may be delayed or stopped | Pay attention to station announcements and change your booking in time |
3. Detailed steps for changing your booking on mobile phone
1. Open the 12306 official APP, click "Order" → "Paid"
2. Select the ticket that needs to be changed and click the "Change" button
3. Select a new travel date and train number (note: you can only choose the same departure/arrival station as the original ticket for change)
4. Confirm the new ticket information and pay the price difference (if any)
5. After the ticket change is successful, the original ticket payment will be refunded within 15 working days.
4. Things to note when re-signing on the computer
| Operation link | FAQ | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Login account | Verification code refresh is slow | Use the mobile APP to scan the QR code to log in |
| Select train number | Remaining votes are displayed but cannot be selected | Refresh the page or change browser |
| Payment link | Payment timeout | Close other programs that are using the network |
5. Handling special situations
1.Student ticket change: It is necessary to ensure that the new ticket still meets the conditions for student ticket discounts
2.Group ticket changes: All members must change their tickets at the same time
3.Paper ticket taken: You need to go to the station window to change your ticket
4.Refund after changing the booking: Calculate the refund fee based on the new ticket price
6. Reference for the latest data on Spring Festival travel in 2024
| date range | expected passenger flow | Peak hours for rebooking |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26-2.2 | Average daily visitors: 12 million | 9:00-11:00 |
| 2.3-2.8 | Average daily visitors: 15 million | 14:00-16:00 |
| 2.15-2.24 | Average daily visitors: 18 million | 10:00-12:00 |
7. Expert advice and tips
1. The earlier the change is made, the higher the success rate. It is recommended to make the change at least 48 hours in advance.
2. Changes cannot be made during system maintenance at night (23:30-6:00)
3. Use 12306 official channels and beware of third-party platform fraud
4. After changing your ticket, please confirm the new ticket information in time to avoid affecting your itinerary.
5. If the system is busy, try to operate again after 10 minutes.
Through the above guide, I believe you can successfully complete the 12306 ticket change. It is recommended that you reasonably plan your rebooking time based on your own itinerary and recent railway passenger flow conditions. I wish you a smooth journey!
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