Train travel question: can you get off and then get back on?

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Train travel question: can you get off and then get back on?
Oct 20, 2006 22:33
GRIZ326 Points: Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Status: offline	When you buy a train ticket... Suppose it is from Guangzhou to Xi'an..... Can you get off along the way...see the sights...and get back on the train to your destination? Or must you buy a ticket to each destination along the way?

Oct 21, 2006 06:46	#1
LEMONCACTUS Points: Join Date: Dec 8, 2005 Status: Offline	Hi Griz As far as I'm aware the tickets you buy for the train are only valid for that day of travel. There's no chance for you to get off, explore and get back on (either on the same day or on a different day) and continue your journey. To do this you must buy a new ticket to and from each destination.

Oct 21, 2006 10:23	#2
MISHEN Points: Join Date: May 31, 2005 Status: Offline	Actually, I have often wondered about this too, because I've read about it being done, in an article by a Chinese travel writer. I have also noticed on the tickets it says 'valid for three days' and I've seen counters for adjusting your tickets at the exits of train stations... maybe it is possible? Anyone else heard of it being done?

Oct 21, 2006 10:45	#3
GRIZ326 Points: Join Date: Jun 12, 2006 Status: Offline	A ChinaRail pass like the old EuroRail pass would be a winner for me. :)

Nov 12, 2006 02:57	#4
ELLYSE Points: Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Status: Offline	Theoretically possible, but only for some trains (not possible for example, the Z trains) and the duration would be different, if possible. It's more hassle than it's worth. Besides, when you board using your old ticket, it'll be a no-seat/sleeper (ie standing) ticket, what a waste of money.

Nov 12, 2006 04:23	#5
ELLYSE Points: Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Status: Offline	And, unfortunately, no rail pass system available for China.

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