12306 Train Tickets vs Flight Fare Search
If you need a Transportation API that's easy to integrate, go with Flight Fare Search.
12306 Train Tickets
China Railway 12306 — train ticket availability, pricing, and schedule queries
Flight Fare Search
Search for realtime flight fares across destinations
12306 Train Tickets
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Flight Fare Search
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 12306 Train Tickets | Flight Fare Search |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
12306 Train Tickets is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Flight Fare Search works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.