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Beijing-Harbin Trains

Beijing-Harbin Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 25, 2023

Harbin is the railway transportation hub in Northeast China. It is easily accessible and connected by railway to most major cities in China.

Every year in January or February, the Harbin Ice Lantern Show is held in Harbin. Sixteen pairs of high-speed trains operate daily between Beijing and Harbin. This train route has brought great convenience for passengers wishing to visit the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

There are Thirteen pairs of regular trains operating along the route as well.

Beijing-Harbin High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: about 1,240 kilometers (771 miles)
  • Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, Harbin Railway Station, Harbin West Railway Station
  • Duration: about 6½–8½ hours
  • Main stops: Tianjin, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Jinzhou, Shenyang, Changchun

Beijing to Harbin High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G921 07:25 13:17 5h 52m
G929 10:30 16:02 5h 32m
G3603 13:45 19:20 5h 35m
G933 13:50 20:00 6h 10m
G3601 15:08 20:44 5h 36m
G935 16:13 21:56 5h 43m
G939 17:39 23:07 5h 28m
G941 18:09 23:36 5h 27m

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Harbin to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G922 07:12 13:14 6h 2m
G926 08:22 14:36 6h 14m
G928 09:52 15:58 6h 6m
G3608 10:43 17:06 6h 23m
G3606 11:39 17:44 6h 5m
G934 14:38 20:43 6h 5m
G938 16:22 22:01 5h 39m
G940 17:17 22:57 5h 40m

Beijing to Harbin High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Superior Class First Class Second Class
US$274 (CNY1,884.5) US$139 (CNY956) US$87 (CNY598)

Beijing-Harbin Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Harbin East Railway Station, Harbin West Railway Station
  • Duration: 10–17 hours
  • Main stops: Liaozhong, Shenyang, Changchun

Beijing to Harbin Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z157 05:58 17:28 11h 30m
K4493 14:02 06:44 (next day) 16h 42m
K349 15:12 09:01 (next day) 17h 49m
T47 18:58 06:22 (next day) 11h 24m
Z17 21:15 07:22 (next day) 10h 7m
K1303 22:53 16:37 (next day) 17h 44m

Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. The timetable is just for your reference.

If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.

Harbin to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on April 25th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K340 17:04 10:03 (next day) 16h 59m
K4494 18:42 12:57 (next day) 18h 15m
Z18 21:33 07:52 (next day) 10h 19m
T298 21:45 11:07 (next day) 13h 22m
K350 22:27 14:04 (next day) 15h 37m
T18 22:09 09:55 (next day) 11h 46m

Harbin to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Superior Soft Sleeper Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$121 (CNY828.5) US$62 (CNY422.5) US$39 (CNY268.5) US$23 (CNY156.5)

Beijing-Harbin Trains vs Flights

It is a long journey between Beijing and Harbin by train. For the high-speed trains, it is better to book a higher standard of ticket for a more comfortable trip. When taking an overnight sleeper train, it is better to book a sleeper ticket.

The trains operating during the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival are very popular. Usually, this festival is close to the Spring Festival so the tickets between the cities are always sold out quickly.

The train tickets are usually put on sale 30 days before the departure date. It is highly recommended to book your tickets as soon as they are available for sale.

Harbin is only 2 hours from Beijing by flight. Harbin Taiping International Airport is about 45 minutes' drive from Harbin city center.

Shuttle buses and taxis are available between the airport and central Harbin. Usually, a trip in an airport shuttle bus costs about 20 CNY and a taxi ride is just over 100 CNY.

Although flight tickets are more expensive than train tickets, taking a flight is a better choice because of the short journey duration. Your plans won’t be affected by the unavailability of tickets.

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