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mcp-server-12306

Name: mcp-server-12306 MCP Server
Author: drfccv

High-performance Python MCP server for 12306 — real-time tickets, prices, station search, train routes, and transfer planning.

mcp-server-12306 is a FastAPI-based MCP server providing real-time data from China's 12306 railway system. It offers 7 tools for ticket queries, price lookups, station search (Chinese/pinyin/abbreviation), train route stops, transfer planning, and time utilities. Supports both stdio (Claude Desktop) and Streamable HTTP modes, with Docker deployment and sub-second response times.

▶ Watch demo 📦 Install 💡 Use Cases

Why use it

Key features

7 MCP tools covering tickets, prices, stations, routes, and transfers
Smart station search supporting Chinese characters, pinyin, and abbreviations
Real-time fare information for specific trains and seat classes
Dual protocol: stdio for Claude Desktop, Streamable HTTP for remote deployment
FastAPI-based with sub-second response times

Live Demo

What it looks like in practice

mcp-server-12306-2.replay ▶ ready

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Install

Pick your client

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json · Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-12306-2": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Restart after saving.

~/.cursor/mcp.json · .cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-12306-2": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor uses the same mcpServers schema as Claude Desktop. Project config wins over global.

VS Code → Cline → MCP Servers → Edit

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-12306-2": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar, then "Edit Configuration".

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-12306-2": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same shape as Claude Desktop. Restart Windsurf to pick up changes.

~/.continue/config.json

{
  "mcpServers": [
    {
      "name": "mcp-server-12306-2",
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Continue uses an array of server objects rather than a map.

~/.config/zed/settings.json

{
  "context_servers": {
    "mcp-server-12306-2": {
      "command": {
        "path": "TODO",
        "args": [
          "See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to context_servers. Zed hot-reloads on save.

claude mcp add mcp-server-12306-2 -- TODO 'See README: https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306'

One-liner. Verify with claude mcp list. Remove with claude mcp remove.

Use Cases

Real-world ways to use mcp-server-12306

How to compare train ticket prices for a journey with mcp-server-12306

👤 Budget-conscious travelers in China ⏱ ~5 min beginner

When to use: You want to find the cheapest option for your train journey.

Prerequisites

mcp-server-12306 running — uvx mcp-server-12306 or Docker: docker run -p 8000:8000 drfccv/mcp-server-12306:latest

Flow

Search tickets with prices

Query tickets from Beijing to Guangzhou for tomorrow. Show all available trains with prices for each seat class.✓ Copied

→ Table of trains with departure times, durations, and prices per seat class
Get detailed pricing

Show me the detailed pricing for train G79, including all seat types.✓ Copied

→ Complete fare breakdown for the specific train

Outcome: Clear price comparison to choose the best value train.

Pitfalls

Prices may vary by date and availability — Check availability alongside prices — cheap seats sell out first

Plan a multi-city train trip across China

👤 Tourists planning a scenic route through multiple Chinese cities ⏱ ~15 min beginner

When to use: You want to visit several cities and need to plan the train connections.

Prerequisites

mcp-server-12306 running — uvx mcp-server-12306

Flow

Search stations

Search for the main train stations in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. Show me the station codes.✓ Copied

→ Station names and codes for each city
Plan the route

Find the fastest train connections for: Shanghai → Hangzhou → Suzhou → back to Shanghai, spending one day in each city. Show departure times and durations.✓ Copied

→ Complete itinerary with train numbers and times

Outcome: A multi-city itinerary with all train connections planned.

Pitfalls

Small cities may only have one station — Use the station search to confirm available stations before planning

Combinations

Pair with other MCPs for X10 leverage

mcp-server-12306-2 + fetch

Check weather at your destination alongside train schedules

Find trains from Beijing to Chengdu this weekend and check the weather forecast for Chengdu.✓ Copied

Tools

What this MCP exposes

Tool	Inputs	When to call	Cost
query_tickets	from: str, to: str, date: str	Search for available train tickets	1 API call
query_ticket_price	train_no: str, from: str, to: str, date: str	Get detailed pricing for a specific train	1 API call
search_stations	keyword: str	Search stations by name, pinyin, or abbreviation	1 API call
get_station_info	station_code: str	Get detailed station metadata	1 API call
query_transfer	from: str, to: str, date: str	Find optimal transfer routes	1 API call
get_train_route_stations	train_no: str	Get all stops along a train route	1 API call
get_current_time	none	Get current time for relative date calculations	0

Cost & Limits

What this costs to run

API quota: Subject to 12306 public API rate limits
Tokens per call: 200–800 tokens per query
Monetary: Free — uses public 12306 API
Tip: Use station search to confirm names before querying tickets to avoid wasted calls.

Security

Permissions, secrets, blast radius

Credential storage: No credentials required

Data egress: All calls to 12306.cn official API

Troubleshooting

Common errors and fixes

No tickets found

12306 sells tickets 15 days in advance. Verify your date is within the booking window.

Verify: Try today's date to confirm connectivity

Station not recognized

Use search_stations first with pinyin or Chinese to find the exact station name.

Verify: search_stations with a broader keyword

Timeout during peak hours

12306 API is slow during peak ticket sales (holidays, Spring Festival). Retry after a few minutes.

Verify: Test with a simple station search

Alternatives

mcp-server-12306 vs others

Alternative	When to use it instead	Tradeoff
12306-mcp	You prefer a JavaScript/npx-based server with simpler setup	Simpler install but fewer features (no price queries or HTTP streaming)

Resources

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mcp-server-12306

Why use it

Key features

Live Demo

What it looks like in practice

Install

Pick your client

Use Cases

Real-world ways to use mcp-server-12306

Prerequisites

Flow

Pitfalls

Prerequisites

Flow

Pitfalls

Combinations

Pair with other MCPs for X10 leverage

Tools

What this MCP exposes

Cost & Limits

What this costs to run

Security

Permissions, secrets, blast radius

Troubleshooting

Common errors and fixes

Alternatives

mcp-server-12306 vs others

More

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