Which stations serve Baotou and Tianjin?

Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong serve Baotou; Tianjin, Tianjin North, Tianjin South, Tianjin West serve Tianjin.

Baotou to Tianjin Train

包头 → 天津

Baotou to Tianjin takes between 12 hours 15 minutes and 14 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:40 and the last at 20:23. 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 Tianjin. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z281	07:40Baotou	20:13Tianjin West	12h33m
Z284	07:40Baotou	20:13Tianjin West	12h33m
Z281	07:58Baotoudong	20:13Tianjin West	12h15m
Z284	07:58Baotoudong	20:13Tianjin West	12h15m
K886	20:23Baotou	11:00Tianjin	14h37m
K887	20:23Baotou	11:00Tianjin	14h37m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Tianjin

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Tianjin. 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 Tianjin

Tianjin天津
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3Metro Line 9
Tianjin North天津北
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3Metro Line 6
Tianjin South天津南
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3
Tianjin West天津西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6

At a Glance

Route	Baotou (包头) to Tianjin (天津)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	12 hours 15 minutes on Z281 (07:58 to 20:13)
First train	07:40 Z284 from Baotou
Last train	20:23 K887 from Baotou
Departure stations on timetable	Baotou, Baotou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Tianjin West, Tianjin
Train types in snapshot	Z, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Tianjin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 12h15m. 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 Tianjin.

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.