How much does a ticket in Guangzhou cost? Latest ticket prices and hot topics
Recently, as a transportation hub in southern China, Guangzhou has become a hot topic of ticket prices and travel policies. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network for the past 10 days to sort out the ticket prices from Guangzhou to major cities across the country and analyze the current travel trends.
1. A list of ticket prices for popular routes from Guangzhou (data as of October 2023)
| destination | Second class high-speed rail | Second class seat of EMU | Ordinary train hard seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | RMB 862 | none | RMB 251 |
| Shanghai | RMB 793 | RMB 530 | RMB 198 |
| Shenzhen | RMB 74.5 | RMB 79.5 | RMB 24.5 |
| Wuhan | RMB 463.5 | none | RMB 148 |
| Chengdu | RMB 591 | none | RMB 263 |
2. Popular travel topics recently
1.Guangzhou-Shantou High-speed Railway is opened: The newly opened Guangzhou-Shantou High-speed Railway on September 26 shortened the time from Guangzhou to Shanwei to within 1 hour, and the second-class ticket price is 128 yuan, triggering a craze for tourism along the route.
2.The peak holiday travel: During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, the number of passengers sent by Guangzhou South Station exceeded 400,000 in a single day, and many routes showed that it was difficult to grab tickets.
3.New rules for children's tickets: The new standard for children's tickets implemented by the railway department (divided by age) from January 2023 continues to spark discussion, and children aged 6-14 can enjoy preferential ticket prices.
3. Ticket purchase suggestions and trend analysis
1.Price fluctuation rules: Data analysis shows that the price of invoices for Guangzhou is about 5%-8% different from that of weekends on weekdays and weekends, and generally rises by 15%-20% during holidays.
2.Smart ticket purchase skills:
- The success rate of the system ticket release period is higher at 6-7 am
- Using the official standby function can increase the probability of ticket purchase by 60%
- Temporary remaining tickets often appear on Wednesday afternoons
3.Emerging travel methods: The "flexible travel" service of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway (3 free rebookings) has been favored by young people, and the sales of short-term packages for business units increased by 35% year-on-year.
| Ticket type | Preferential policies | Applicable groups |
|---|---|---|
| Student Tickets | 75% off for second-class seat | Full-time students |
| Senior Citizens | Priority ticket purchase | Over 60 years old |
| Group Ticket | 10% off for every 20 people | Enterprises and institutions |
4. Future travel forecast
According to the transportation department, Guangzhou will add new intercity routes to Heyuan, Zhuhai Hengqin and other directions in 2024, and the ticket price is expected to remain at the level of 0.3-0.5 yuan/km. At the same time, the coverage rate of electronic tickets has reached 98%, and paper tickets will gradually withdraw from the stage of history.
Special reminder: All ticket price information is for reference only, and the specific details are subject to real-time inquiry on the 12306 official website. It is recommended to pay attention to the announcement of the railway department before traveling, and you can get a better price when traveling staggered peaks.
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