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Beijing to Xuchang

Train Number:K157Start Station:BeijingEnd Station:Xuchang
Train TypeKStart Time:18:00End Time:03:44
Intermediate Stations:Beijing, Zhuozhou, Xushui, Baoding, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, Handan, Zhengzhou, Xuchang, Zhumadian, Xinyang, Guangshui, Huayuan, Xiaogan, Wuchang(Wuhan), Xianning, Chibi, Yueyang, Changsha, Zhuzhou, Hengyang, Qidong, Qiyang, Yongzhou, DongAn East, Quanzhou South(Guangxi), Xingan North (Guangxi), Guilin North, Liuzhou, Guigang, Yulin(GuangXi), Luchuan, Zhanjiang
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Station No.Station NameArrive TimeDepart TimeStop Time
1 Beijing ---- 18:00 0 mins
2 Zhuozhou 18:56 18:59 3 mins
3 Xushui 19:33 19:35 2 mins
4 Baoding 19:53 19:56 3 mins
5 Shijiazhuang 21:22 21:28 6 mins
6 Xingtai 22:31 22:42 11 mins
7 Handan 23:22 23:26 4 mins
8 Zhengzhou 02:17 02:50 33 mins
9 Xuchang 03:44 03:54 10 mins
10 Zhumadian 05:35 05:45 10 mins
11 Xinyang 06:43 06:46 3 mins
12 Guangshui 07:36 07:38 2 mins
13 Huayuan 08:11 08:13 2 mins
14 Xiaogan 08:34 08:47 13 mins
15 Wuchang(Wuhan) 10:06 10:17 11 mins
16 Xianning 11:04 11:07 3 mins
17 Chibi 11:39 11:42 3 mins
18 Yueyang 12:43 12:51 8 mins
19 Changsha 14:18 14:24 6 mins
20 Zhuzhou 15:02 15:08 6 mins
21 Hengyang 16:31 16:39 8 mins
22 Qidong 17:54 17:58 4 mins
23 Qiyang 18:17 18:28 11 mins
24 Yongzhou 18:57 19:03 6 mins
25 DongAn East 19:24 19:27 3 mins
26 Quanzhou South(Guangxi) 20:05 20:08 3 mins
27 Xingan North (Guangxi) 20:41 20:44 3 mins
28 Guilin North 21:20 21:42 22 mins
29 Liuzhou 00:20 00:36 16 mins
30 Guigang 02:49 02:55 6 mins
31 Yulin(GuangXi) 04:05 04:15 10 mins
32 Luchuan 04:43 04:47 4 mins
33 Zhanjiang 06:40 06:40 0 mins

K157 is a K train route originating from Beijing at 18:00, and arriving at the final destination of Xuchang at 03:44. The duration of the total journey is 9 hrs 44 mins. There are 33 stops in total: Beijing, Zhuozhou, Xushui, Baoding, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai, Handan, Zhengzhou, Xuchang, Zhumadian, Xinyang, Guangshui, Huayuan, Xiaogan, Wuchang(Wuhan), Xianning, Chibi, Yueyang, Changsha, Zhuzhou, Hengyang, Qidong, Qiyang, Yongzhou, DongAn East, Quanzhou South(Guangxi), Xingan North (Guangxi), Guilin North, Liuzhou, Guigang, Yulin(GuangXi), Luchuan, Zhanjiang. You can purchase tickets starting at, and ending at any station. Ticket prices are set on a per kilometer basis.

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What’s the different between Business, First and Second class?

Second class is the standard seating which normally takes up 80%+ of the train. Seats are configured in a 3 + 2 arrangement and are spacious compared to plane seats. First class seats are wider, positioned in a 2+2 arrangement, have slightly more legroom and a foldout foot stand. Business class is the top class (Yes, it’s opposite to airplanes), and is typically a 2+1 arrangement. It’s much like first class on a plane, with full lie-flat electric seats and (some) complimentary food.

How fast are the trains?

G trains are the fastest, travelling at 300 km/h on all routes, and 350 km/h on select routes including Beijing to Shanghai. D trains are also quite fast, travelling at 200-250 km/h. Other trains travel between 100-140 km/h and aren’t considered high-speed.

Is there a discount for return tickets?

No, only single direction train tickets can be purchased. Although some services will allow you to purchase return tickets, this is really just two one-way fares and there is no discount.

How far in advance can I purchase China Train Tickets?

You can purchase China Train Tickets up to 30 days in advance (previously it was 60 days). Occasionally, China Rail will do a major timetable adjustment which usually involves adding new trains and routes, and the forward booking window might by as short as 10 days.