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Xi'an-Taiyuan Trains

Xi'an-Taiyuan Trains

Written by FabioUpdated Jun. 1, 2023

As two capital cities of two provinces, there are 26 pairs of high-speed trains running between Xi’an and Taiyuan every day with a journey duration of 3-4 hours.

There are also six pairs of normal-speed trains running between these two cities. If you take a normal-speed train, the journey duration is about 8½-12 hours. You can choose the trains to suit your schedule.

Xi'an-Taiyuan High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 579 kilometers (360 miles)
  • Terminals: Xi’an North Railway Station, Taiyuan South Railway Station
  • Duration: 3 to 4 hours
  • Main stops: Linfen, Jinzhong

Xi'an to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 1st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2506 07:20 11:17 3h 57m
D2538 10:41 14:39 3h 58m
D1904 12:15 15:55 3h 40m
D2540 17:09 20:42 3h 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 Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 1st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2537 06:28 09:52 3h 24m
D2503 10:25 13:52 3h 27m
D2521 15:12 18:53 3h 41m
D2529 17:45 21:27 3h 42m

Xi'an to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$76 (CNY536) US$41 (CNY286) US$26 (CNY178.5)

Xi'an-Taiyuan Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Taiyuan Railway Station, Xi’an Railway Station, Xi’an South Railway Station
  • Duration: 8½ to 12 hours
  • Main stops: Pingyao, Huashan

Xi'an to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 1st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K546 00:11 09:29 9h 18m
T42 20:06 04:20 (next day) 8h 14m
K672 22:51 09:00 (next day) 10h 9m
K1574 23:53 10:51 (next day) 10h 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 Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on June 1st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
K1573 09:25 19:47 10h 22m
K545 20:56 05:56 (next day) 9h
K671 22:59 08:22 (next day) 9h 23m
K213 23:24 08:45 (next day) 9h 21m

Xi'an to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$39 (CNY274) US$26 (CNY178) US$15 (CNY102)

Travel Tips

Since it only takes about 3-4 hours to travel on a high-speed train, we highly recommend you choose one over a normal-speed train. Not only is the price quite low but the journey duration is quite short.

Station Information

1. Please pay attention to the stations in Xi’an when you take a normal-speed train as they operate from two different stations there. However, both stations are relatively close to the downtown area.

2. 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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