Which stations serve Changzhou and Taiyuan?

Changzhou, Changzhoubei serve Changzhou; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Changzhou to Taiyuan Train

常州 → 太原

Changzhou to Taiyuan takes between 8 hours 38 minutes and 18 hours 30 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 06:35 and the last at 21:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1668	06:35Changzhou	17:17Taiyuan South	10h42m
G1956	12:48Changzhoubei	21:26Taiyuan South	8h38m
Z268	16:33Changzhou	06:41Taiyuan	14h08m
K1806	16:52Changzhou	11:22Taiyuan	18h30m
K372	18:12Changzhou	12:11Taiyuan	17h59m
Z196	19:38Changzhou	07:46Taiyuan	12h08m
K1332	21:00Changzhou	15:18Taiyuan	18h18m

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

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Railway Stations in Changzhou and Taiyuan

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

Railway Stations in Changzhou

Changzhou常州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Changzhou North常州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

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	Changzhou (常州) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	8 hours 38 minutes on G1956 (12:48 to 21:26)
First train	06:35 D1668 from Changzhou
Last train	21:00 K1332 from Changzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Changzhou, Changzhou North
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	D, G, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Changzhou to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h38m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Changzhou 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.