More than 10 pairs of high-speed trains run between Beijing and Hefei from 07:45 to 19:15 daily. Four pairs of normal-speed trains also run overnight.
Beijing–Hefei High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: about 1,000 kilometers (621 miles)
- Terminals: Beijing South Railway Station, Hefei South Railway Station
- Duration: about 5 hours
- Main stops: Tianjin, Cangzhou, Dezhou, Xuzhou, Jinan
Beijing to Hefei High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G323 | 10:10 | 14:56 | 4 h 46 min |
| G303 | 12:30 | 17:18 | 4 h 48 min |
| G161 | 15:15 | 20:01 | 4 h 46 min |
| G267 | 17:31 | 22:30 | 4 h 59 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Hefei up-to-date schedules.
Hefei to Beijing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G266 | 09:07 | 13:58 | 4 h 51 min |
| G162 | 12:01 | 16:53 | 4 h 52 min |
| G28 | 13:33 | 17:53 | 4 h 20 min |
| G322 | 13:43 | 18:38 | 4 h 55 min |
Beijing to Hefei High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,377.5 ($200) | ¥734.5 ($107) | ¥436 ($64) |
Beijing–Hefei Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Hefei Railway Station
- Duration: 10–14 hours
- Main stops: Suning, Linqing, Heze
Beijing to Hefei Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1071 | 12:10 | 01:50 | 13 h 40 min |
| K1109 | 13:35 | 02:36 | 13 h 1 min |
| T63 | 19:57 | 07:30 | 11 h 33 min |
| Z225 | 21:50 | 07:39 | 9 h 49 min |
The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Beijing to Hefei up-to-date schedules.
Hefei to Beijing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 12, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| T36 | 18:20 | 05:56 | 11 h 36 min |
| K1072 | 21:12 | 11:06 | 13 h 54 min |
| Z227 | 21:40 | 07:52 | 10 h 12 min |
| K1110 | 23:09 | 12:50 | 13 h 41 min |
Beijing to Hefei Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Superior Soft Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¥772 ($112) | ¥414 ($60) | ¥269 ($39) | ¥145 ($21) |
Beijing–Hefei Train vs Flight
Direct flights are available between Hefei and Beijing daily. The total travel time with a flight may be 6 hours or so. First, it takes about 2 hours for a single journey on a flight.
Second, most airports are located a distance from the downtown area so it may take another 2 hours for the airport transfer. Third, for domestic flights, the check-in time closes 45 minutes in advance so you need to arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to the boarding time.
The high-speed trains are punctual in most cases and the bullet train service between the cities usually takes 5 hours. Comparing the punctuality and ticket prices, high-speed trains are preferable when traveling between the cities.
