Board Chinese train at a different station (on-route)

I am planning to book a ticket from Huoerguosi to Urumqi (Y952). The first stop will be in Yining. I am still figuring out the best way to reach Huoerguosi and realised it might be easier to go straight to Yining.

I am planning to get the train ticket early so I was wondering whether it is possible to board the train in Yining if my ticket is from Huoerguosi (in which case I would just book it from Huoerguosi and decide later where I actually board the train)? Given my experience with Chinese trains and the strict rules which apply, I doubt this is possible but I would still like to see if someone has any concrete experiences.

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Best Answer

Yes, you can. And the machine will let you through. In fact, buying full ticket and only taking partial intervals is a widely used method in China, especially when the tickets are hard to get, like in the Spring Festival. The system is smart enough to cope with such situations.

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Can I use my train ticket on a different route?

Tickets that have been purchased with an \u201cany available route\u201d option can be used with any train company that operates between the stations you wish to travel. Any time tickets are the most flexible and can be used on any train on the chosen day of departure for the journey you have booked.

How many train stations does China have?

China has over 5,500 railway stations for passengers use along its 146,300 kilometers (90,900 miles) long rail lines. The early-built China train stations are usually located in the center of the city or town, operating non-bullet trains and some also operating a few bullet ones.

How do you catch a train in China?

How to Take a Train in China

Get to the right station plenty of time ahead of departure.

Have Your Passport/Travel Permit and Ticket Checked at the Entrance.

Go Through the Security Check.

Find the right waiting room.

Check in.

Find your train and seat.

Get off the train and check out.

Can we go China by train?

Reaching China by rail from India is impossible for known reasons. However, if you are a train enthusiast, it would be advisable to head to Kazakhstan and take a train from there. Russian Trans-Siberian Express goes through China and is a one-week-long journey.

1,500 Chinese workers build train station in nine hours

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