Train Spread

Train Spread: train bookings in China and international routes

Train Spread is an online travel agency specializing in rail transport in China. Its main activity is booking train tickets for journeys within mainland China, between Hong Kong and the mainland, and on international routes connecting China with neighboring countries such as Mongolia and Laos. For travelers crossing borders, the company also offers a bus ticket booking service.

The company presents itself as an online tour operator that combines train ticket sales with personalized trip planning, management of tickets to places of interest, and real-time updates on train travel information.

Booking services and international routes

In addition to train tickets, Train Spread sells bus tickets for cross-border routes. Among the popular international routes it mentions are Nanning–Hanoi, Urumqi–Almaty, and Yining–Almaty. The company also offers train tickets for other Asian countries, such as Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Japan.

The website details some specific bus services, such as the Nanning–Hanoi route, which according to the available information is four hours faster than the train, with immigration procedures handled during the daytime, hotel pick-up service, and three pick-up points. For the Urumqi–Almaty route, the bus operates daily except during major Chinese national holidays, and boarding is done with a passport and a copy of the ticket.

Event tickets: Chiang Mai Lantern Festival

Train Spread presents itself as an authorized agent since 2018 for the Chiang Mai Sky Lantern Festival (Thailand). Through its platform, official tickets can be purchased for this event, which includes the release of sky lanterns with wishes, dreams, or prayers, as well as traditional dances and performances. The price listed in the catalog for this experience starts at 168 dollars.

Practical information for train travel in China

The website includes a section of travel tips with articles on how to take a train in China, how to change or cancel tickets, and what the permitted baggage allowance is. According to the published information, most passengers can carry 20 kg of carry-on baggage. These contents aim to cover route planning and station procedures.

Value-added services and customer service

The company offers guaranteed ticketing at the start of the pre-sale period, refunds up to six hours before departure, and payment via PayPal or credit card. It also has personal assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with support from a real person. For trip planning, it offers personalized one-on-one support through travel advisors.

Location and contact

Train Spread operates from China. Its registered address is 8/F, Building 3B, No. 1 Jinxing Road, Guilin, Guangxi, China. The main contact email is trent@trainspread.com and the phone number is +86-19177314030.

Location and contact

8/F, Building 3B, No. 1 Jinxing Road, Guilin, Guangxi, China · Email: trent@trainspread.com · Hours: 24/7