Real-name basics
Every train ticket in China is tied to your passport. The name on the ticket must match the passport you bring to the station. No passport = no train.
What to do
- 1
Use exactly the same passport details when booking: full name, passport number, nationality. No nicknames.
- 2
Double-check spelling and middle names before you pay. A typo can mean you can't board.
- 3
Bring the actual physical passport you used to book. A photo of it won't work.
- 4
Save your order number and train details (date, time, train number, seat) as a screenshot.
Double-check before you rely on this
The booking platform accepted your passport info (some show a verification status).
Your passport is in your bag, not packed in checked luggage or left at the hotel.
If you're traveling with others, everyone has their own correct passport info on their ticket.