Currently, there are two ways to buy sleeper tickets on 12306:
The system automatically assigns bunks: On 12306** and the app, the system automatically assigns bunks by default, and bunks cannot be selected.
*Select shop: At present, only some trains support**Select shop, and the specific number can be queried on 12306** or APP. **When choosing a shop, you can choose the upper, middle and lower bunks.
If you want to buy a lower bunk on 12306, here are a few things to look out for:
Select the number of trains that support ** shop selection.
On the ticket search result page, click the "Upper, Middle, and Lower Berth" buttons and select "Lower Berth".
Submit your order and pay.
If you choose to automatically assign berths, there is a lower chance of lower berths, especially on high-traffic trains. If you must buy a lower berth, here are some things you can try:
Book your tickets in advance.
Select the train with a distance between the origin and the end station.
Select trains that are not weekends and holidays.
The specific steps are as follows:
Steps
Open 12306** and log in to your account.
On the home page, enter the departure station, destination station, departure date, and return date, and click "Search".
On the ticket search result page, click the "Upper, Middle, and Lower Berth" buttons and select "Lower Berth".
Click on the "View" button to view fare and seat information.
Once confirmed, click on the "Reserve" button.
Enter the passenger information and payment method and click the "Submit Order" button.
Follow the prompts to complete the payment.
App operation steps
Open the 12306 app and log in to your account.
On the homepage, click on the "Ticket Reservation" button.
Enter the departure station, destination station, departure date, and return date, and click "Search".
On the ticket search result page, click the "Upper, Middle, and Lower Berth" buttons and select "Lower Berth".
Click on the "View" button to view fare and seat information.
Once confirmed, click on the "Reserve" button.
Enter the passenger information and payment method and click the "Submit Order" button.
Follow the prompts to complete the payment.