How to book tickets using 12Go?
On top of the website, enter your origin and destination. Start typing the name of the places and select the right one from the list. Then pick a travel date, return date (or choose One way) and the number of passengers in your group. Now you click on the green button 'Find Tickets'. Important: always click on 'Find tickets' after you have changed the date/departure/destination.
The next page will contain all the available trips sorted by departure time, departure point and means of transport.
- The list of operators available.
- The trip schedule. Please remember that the schedules are for reference and Asian operators can often depart earlier or be late.
- Departure and arrival stations. Click on the station name to see it on the map.
- Customer ratings for the trips. Click on them and read them to make an informed decision.
- The class of transport.
- The ticket price. If the child tickets are available, we will show the child price too.
- Additional information about the trip. We recommend reading through it to make an informed decision. Often this section replies to common questions you might have about a certain trip.
- Additional tags for the trip. Here you can see whether the trip is refundable and whether it is confirmed instantly
Pick the trip that fits you most and click 'Buy ticket'.
After a short moment, a window opens where you can select if you want to book another trip or if you want to check out.
If you want to pick a seat – some operators support this function. It is free of charge. If you don't pick a seat our system will automatically select the best available seat for you.
Enter correct contact details so we can reach you. Please do not forget your country code and make sure you use the right telephone number - we may send an SMS reminder to you in case there is an emergency. We will not send any advertising or contact you if it is not important and related to your travel.
Then you have to enter the names of the passengers. If you travel by train or aircraft, it is necessary that you also enter your passport number and gender. If you enter the wrong sex you can expect to be refused to board the train. State Railways of Thailand is very strict with this and they do have a few rail cars for ladies only. Also in a VIP compartment, they would not allow a man to join the compartment with a woman if they did not book it together. If you entered the wrong gender contact us before you book.
To make your life easier for train travel in case the trip you selected is already fully booked, you can let us now know which alternatives are acceptable for you. The better option you select here the easier and quicker the process becomes to get your tickets.
Then you have to select the pickup point for your train tickets. If you are in Bangkok any time before your trip or if you depart from Bangkok, please select our offices in the DOB building as pick up point. If you wish to depart from other stations you can select the option of picking your boarding passes at the parcel room inside these stations. It is an easy and convenient way, but can't be done if your trip is within a short period of time. The shipping option needs to be booked some days in advance, so we can be sure you will receive the shipment on time. Please note that after you have picked up the tickets or we handed them over to the shipping company we can not refund or change them anymore. Once they are in your hands it is your own responsibility to contact railways and deal with them directly.
Then you can decide if you want ease of mind and get an insurance for your journey. There are different options available.
Now you have to agree on the Terms & Conditions, confirm that you agree to the cancellation policy and that you have chosen the correct departure day and time. Please double check this again! By clicking the box you legally agree to the policies.
If you expect that you need special attention from our support team, please click the 'First-Class Support' box. It will help you to solve problems quicker if they occur.
If you are not 100% sure that you will really travel on the day you selected, you can choose the 'Flexible Date' option. We will change your ticket without any questions asked or additional costs, but it depends on availability. If you need a last minute change and the new train or ferry is already fully booked, we can not help.
The final step is the payment. Choose credit card or PayPal as a payment gateway. Enter your credit card details and push pay. The pay button shows you the fee from the payment gateway. This fee comes from the banks, it is not for 12Go. Please note that you might need the Verified by Visa transaction code for credit card payments. This might not work if you travel abroad and your phone can not connect.
After successful payment, you will immediately receive an email from us. If you do not see it, please check your spam folder. If you really really did not get anything from us, then probably something went wrong with the booking and you have to start over. Don't worry, our system does not allow double booking within 30 minutes of the same person on the same trip.
Ferries in the Philippines
- When will I receive my ticket voucher?
- Can I board the ferry with my ticket voucher?
- How do I change the departure date and time?
- If the ferry is cancelled, can I get a refund?
Sri Lanka Railways
- Is it possible to deliver the original train ticket to my hotel in Sri Lanka?
- When will I receive the voucher?
- How can I get the original Sri Lanka Railways train ticket?
- How long in advance can I book a Sri Lanka Railway ticket?
- Can I change the departure date for a Sri Lanka Railways booking?
- Is there a baggage limit for Sri Lanka Railways?
- Is a meal included in an Sri Lanka Railway ticket?
- My name on the Sri Lanka Railways ticket is misspelled. Is that a problem?
- Is it possible to change the route/time/date and class of my ticket once the ticket is confirmed?
- The Sri Lanka Railways train I want to book is not shown on the website.
- Can I get a Child/Senior Citizen ticket for Sri Lanka Railways?
- Can I bring my pet with me?
Indian Railways
- The departure/arrival time is shown as N/A on my Indian Railways ticket
- Can we seat next to each other on an Indian Railways train?
- My name on the Indian Railways ticket is misspelled. Is that a problem?
- I don’t have a seat number on my Indian Railways ticket?
- When will I receive my Indian Railway tickets?
- How does the boarding work in Indian Railways?
- Can I get a Child/Senior Citizen ticket for Indian Railways?
- Can I board the train at the later train station in India?
- The Indian Railways train I want to book is not shown on the website.
- Is a meal included in an Indian Railway ticket?
- Can I change the departure date for an Indian Railways booking?
- Why the route I searching for does not appear on 12Go website?
Buses in the Philippines
- When will I receive my ticket voucher?
- How do I change the departure date and time?
- If the bus is cancelled, can I get a refund?
- Can I board the bus with my ticket voucher?
Thai Railways
- How do I know if my ticket is confirmed?
- Where can I pick up my train tickets for Thai Railways?
- Can I travel together with my girlfriend / boyfriend in the same cabin?
- We want to sit together. What should we do?
- Thai Railways train tickets delivery
- Is passport number really necessary? Can I change passport details it after purchasing tickets?
- Can I board a train in Thailand with a PDF? Do I have to exchange it?
- Can I pick up train tickets before the travel date?
- How II Class sleeper trains look like in Thailand
- I have put the wrong passport number for one of the passengers. Can you change it?
- My departure is early in the morning and your office opens too late. What can I do?
- I got a new passport. Can you change the number?
Vietnam Railways
- What kinds of classes are available on Vietnam Railways?
- When will I receive my tickets for Vietnam railway?
- What about luggage on trains in Vietnam?
- How long in advance can I book a ticket for a train in Vietnam?
- How does the boarding work in Vietnam trains?
- Will the Vietnamese train arrive on time?
- What if my Vietnam railways tickets are unavailable after I pay?
- Is it possible to transport a bicycle / motorbike using trains in Vietnam?
- Can we leave things at the station for storage in Vietnam?
- Traveling with children on Vietnam trains
- What is the railway like in Vietnam?
- What are railway stations like in Vietnam?
Myanmar Railways
- I cannot find Yangon-Bagan or Bagan-Yangon sleeper class available on your web site. Can you help me book it?
- Where and when can I pick up Myanmar railway tickets in Yangon?
- What is the railway like in Myanmar?
- When will my Myanmar train tickets be confirmed?
- Where can I pick up tickets in Mandalay?
- Can I board Myanmar train with a printed PDF voucher?
- Can the ticket be delivered to my hotel in Yangon?
- What classes does Myanmar Railways provide?
- Can I book Myanmar Railways tickets for tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?
- If I booked two routes from different locations in Myanmar, can I get both train tickets at once?
- Will the train arrive on time in Myanmar?
- Does Myanmar Railways provide any discount for children tickets?
Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Where can I pick up or exchange my train tickets for Taiwan Railway?
- When do I arrive to the station?
- Is it possible to use the ticket to get on board between station on the same route?
- Limitation
Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)
- How can I make a SEAT reservations?
- Until when is my Rail Pass valid on the last day?
- About Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)
- Is it possible to deliver our Exchange Order paper to the hotel in Japan or Worldwide Shipping?
- Can I make seat reservations on particular train?
- How to collect Exchange Order Paper and redeem it to Japan Rail Pass?
- Do I need a Rail Pass for children?
- What happens if I have to delay / cancel my trip?
- Japan Rail Pass Conditions
- How do we provide Japan Rail Pass?
- Japan Rail Pass compensation policy
- How long The Rail Pass Exchange Order Paper / Japan Rail Pass valid?
General questions
- How can I contact 12Go?
- I cannot pay or have canceled/failed payment
- How do I cancel my ticket?
- How do I change the trip date?
- I did not get my ticket
- Do I have to print out anything?
- I made a mistake with my email address
- How much luggage can I bring with me?
- Can you inform the operator that I am stuck in traffic / running 30 minutes late / ask to wait for me?
- The ticket is not bookable - why not?
- Do you offer transfer / pick-up services to hotels or between stations?
- I cannot make it to your office during work hours to pick up tickets
New Zealand Railways
- How do I know if my ticket is confirmed?
- Is there a restaurant / snack bar in the train?
- I am traveling with children – how can I book train tickets for them?
- Can I update my passport number?
- My name on the New Zealand Railways ticket is misspelled. Is that a problem?
- How much luggage can I bring with me?
- When should I arrive at the train station?
- Is a meal included in a New Zealand Railway ticket?
- How to cancel New Zealand Railways ticket?
- Can we sit next to each other on a New Zealand Railways train?
- Can I change the departure date for New Zealand Railways booking?
- How long in advance can I book a ticket?
China Railways
- Prohibited items
- How do I know if my ticket is confirmed?
- How much luggage can I bring with me on China Railways train?
- Is it possible to change the route/time/date and class of my ticket?
- My name on the China Railways ticket is misspelled. Is that a problem?
- My China Railways train is delayed or canceled
- Where can I pick up my train tickets for China Railway?
- How long in advance can I book a China Railways ticket?
- Is there a restaurant / snack bar in the train?
- Can we change the seats?
- How do I cancel my China Railways ticket?
- I am traveling with children – how can I book train tickets for them?
- Can I board KTM train with Just my PDF voucher?
- Do I need a QR code for KTM train?
- Can I travel with pets on Malaysian trains?
- Is it possible to cancel KTM train tickets?
- How are ferry tickets delivered?
- I am traveling with children – how can I book ferry tickets for them?
- Are the bus tickets e-tickets?
- How are bus tickets delivered?
- Do I get free food, drinks, blankets? Are there stops on the way? Is there a toilet in the bus?
- I want to know how the seats in the bus look like
- I am traveling with children – how can I book bus tickets for them?
- Will my bus stop during the trip? How many stops will be on the way?
- My bus leaves from Southern Terminal? How do I get there?
- Will the bus depart on time?
- The aircon is too cold / did not work
- Will the bus wait for me at a border crossing?
- Why is there no WiFi on the bus? English movies?
- I have booked a very expensive cruise ship departing from Thailand. Do you provide a shuttle service?