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Tianjin-Taiyuan Trains

Tianjin-Taiyuan Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 24, 2023

Currently, four pairs of high-speed trains and six pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Tianjin and Taiyuan. The journey duration for taking a high-speed train is only about 3 hours while it takes two or three times longer to take a normal-speed train.

Tianjin-Taiyuan High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 530 kilometers (329 miles)
  • Terminals: Tianjin West Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
  • Duration: 3-3½ hours
  • Main stop: Shijiazhuang

Tianjin to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G2609 10:39 13:57 3h 18m
G2608 15:45 19:16 3h 31m
G2605 15:56 19:16 3h 20m
G2601 19:47 22:41 2h 54m
  • 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 Tianjin High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
G2602 07:44 11:00 3h 16m
G2606 08:15 11:51 3h 36m
G2610 14:50 18:20 3h 30m

Tianjin to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$94 (CNY658.5) US$49 (CNY345) US$31 (CNY213.5)

Tianjin-Taiyuan Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Tianjin Railway Station, Taiyuan Railway Station
  • Duration: 7½-10 hours
  • Main stop: Shijiazhuang

Tianjin to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z194 00:49 07:13 6h 24m
K548 12:04 20:43 8h 39m
K213 14:33 23:12 8h 39m
K865 22:57 07:21 (next day) 8h 24m
  • 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 Tianjin Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 24th, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K546 09:38 17:29 7h 51m
K978 10:39 19:41 9h 2m
K1574 11:25 19:09 7h 44m
Z192 20:58 03:25 (next day) 6h 27m

Tianjin to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$34 (CNY233) US$22 (CNY152) US$13 (CNY86)

Travel Tip

There are also direct flights from Tianjin to Taiyuan. One pair of flights operates daily in the peak or shoulder season. In the low season, they are not available every day.

The airfare is about 990 CNY for a single trip. You can check to see if there are any discounts available in advance.

Station Information

It is about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Taiyuan South Railway Station to the downtown area. The following public buses operate to the station: 51, 501, 502, 807, 824, 849, 861, and 868.

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