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Pingyao-Taiyuan Trains

Pingyao-Taiyuan Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Sep. 28, 2023

Currently, 22 pairs of high-speed trains and 3 pairs of normal-speed trains run between Pingyao and Taiyuan every day so there are more than enough choices. In the low or shoulder seasons, you can even buy your train tickets when you arrive at the railway station.

Pingyao-Taiyuan High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 93 kilometers (58 miles)
  • Terminals: Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
  • Duration: 32-48 minutes
  • Main stop: Linfen

Pingyao to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D5342 08:12 09:07 55m
G622 10:17 10:58 41m
D5374 15:32 16:10 38m
D5326 21:00 21:33 33m
  • 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.

Taiyuan to Pingyao High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2501 07:00 07:31 31m
G623 11:28 11:59 31m
D5329 18:17 18:48 31m
D5343 20:10 20:49 39m

Pingyao to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$13 (CNY86) US$7 (CNY46) US$4 (CNY28.5)

Pingyao-Taiyuan Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Pingyao Railway Station, Taiyuan Railway Station
  • Duration: 1½ hours
  • Main stop: Yuci

Pingyao to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules

((Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K238 05:02 06:24 1h 22m
K7808 13:32 15:02 1h 29m
K866 18:18 20:12 1h 54m
K610 20:02 22:00 1h 58m
  • 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.

Taiyuan to Pingyao Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 22nd, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K603 03:38 04:48 1h 10m
K7807 12:35 14:13 1h 38m
K961 13:52 15:20 1h 28m
K237 23:19 00:36 (next day) 1h 17m

Pingyao to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$14 (CNY96.5) US$9 (CNY62.5) US$3 (CNY16.5)

Travel Tips

If you want to visit Pingyao Ancient City, choose the trains that depart from / arrive at Pingyao Railway Station. Many visitors mistakenly think that Pingyao Gucheng (meaning "ancient town") Railway Station is closer to Pingyao Ancient City.

  • Pingyao Railway Station is about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) from Pingyao Ancient City.
  • Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station is 8 kilometers (5 miles) from Pingyao Ancient City.

Please be aware that all high-speed trains depart from / arrive at Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station.

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