12306 Train Tickets vs Ctrip (携程)
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Ctrip (携程).
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Ctrip (携程)
China's largest online travel agency — flights, hotels, vacation packages, train tickets
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Ctrip (携程)
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Ctrip (携程) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
12306 Train Tickets supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.