Which stations serve Baotou and Taiyuan?

Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Baotou to Taiyuan Train

包头 → 太原

Baotou to Taiyuan takes between 4 hours 6 minutes and 8 hours 59 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 09:53 and the last at 20:22. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Baotou and Taiyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2777	09:53Baotou	14:43Taiyuan South	4h50m
Z267	12:13Baotoudong	20:01Taiyuan	7h48m
D2789	13:53Baotou	18:30Taiyuan South	4h37m
D2781	14:30Baotou	18:36Taiyuan South	4h06m
D1169	18:18Baotou	22:41Taiyuan South	4h23m
K1117	20:22Baotou	05:21Taiyuan	8h59m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Taiyuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Baotou (包头) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	4 hours 6 minutes on D2781 (14:30 to 18:36)
First train	09:53 D2777 from Baotou
Last train	20:22 K1117 from Baotou
Departure stations on timetable	Baotou, Baotou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	D, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h06m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Baotou and Taiyuan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.