Datong to Taiyuan Train

大同 → 太原

Datong to Taiyuan takes between 1 hour 21 minutes and 4 hours 2 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 60 direct services, with the first train at 08:34 and the last at 21:35. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
60 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D282608:34Datong South10:26Taiyuan South1h52m
D282708:34Datong South10:26Taiyuan South1h52m
D279808:47Datong South10:32Taiyuan South1h45m
D279908:47Datong South10:32Taiyuan South1h45m
G338609:03Datong South10:49Taiyuan1h46m
G338709:03Datong South10:49Taiyuan1h46m
D165509:26Datong South11:13Taiyuan1h47m
D165809:26Datong South11:13Taiyuan1h47m
D112509:32Datong South11:29Taiyuan South1h57m
G245510:06Datong South11:43Taiyuan South1h37m
G378010:16Datong South12:06Taiyuan1h50m
G378010:16Datong South12:36Taiyuan South2h20m
G378110:16Datong South12:06Taiyuan1h50m
G378110:16Datong South12:36Taiyuan South2h20m
G375210:43Datong South12:28Taiyuan South1h45m
G375310:43Datong South12:28Taiyuan South1h45m
D104912:19Datong South14:19Taiyuan South2h
D277712:58Datong South14:43Taiyuan South1h45m
D278012:58Datong South14:43Taiyuan South1h45m
D280213:38Datong South15:46Taiyuan South2h08m
D280313:38Datong South15:46Taiyuan South2h08m
D104513:48Datong South15:25Taiyuan South1h37m
D200613:55Datong South16:15Taiyuan South2h20m
D200713:55Datong South16:15Taiyuan South2h20m
D112714:44Datong South16:50Taiyuan South2h06m
G51415:06Datong South16:59Taiyuan South1h53m
G51515:06Datong South16:59Taiyuan South1h53m
D161715:35Datong South17:15Taiyuan1h40m
D162015:35Datong South17:15Taiyuan1h40m
G251115:47Datong South17:16Taiyuan South1h29m
K73016:08Datong20:10Taiyuan4h02m
K73116:08Datong20:10Taiyuan4h02m
D31516:09Datong South17:53Taiyuan South1h44m
D31816:09Datong South17:53Taiyuan South1h44m
D113116:17Datong South18:01Taiyuan South1h44m
D115116:40Datong South18:02Taiyuan1h22m
D115416:40Datong South18:02Taiyuan1h22m
D278916:46Datong South18:30Taiyuan South1h44m
D279216:46Datong South18:30Taiyuan South1h44m
D103516:58Datong South18:42Taiyuan South1h44m
D278117:07Datong South18:36Taiyuan South1h29m
D278417:07Datong South18:36Taiyuan South1h29m
D103717:13Datong South18:41Taiyuan1h28m
D103717:13Datong South18:57Taiyuan South1h44m
D112117:37Datong South19:43Taiyuan South2h06m
D281418:13Datong South19:56Taiyuan South1h43m
D281518:13Datong South19:56Taiyuan South1h43m
D280918:40Datong South20:01Taiyuan1h21m
D280918:40Datong South20:18Taiyuan South1h38m
D281218:40Datong South20:01Taiyuan1h21m
D281218:40Datong South20:18Taiyuan South1h38m
D103918:46Datong South20:52Taiyuan South2h06m
D104318:55Datong South20:24Taiyuan South1h29m
D112919:51Datong South22:13Taiyuan South2h22m
G251320:50Datong South22:26Taiyuan South1h36m
D116921:12Datong South22:41Taiyuan South1h29m
D117221:12Datong South22:41Taiyuan South1h29m
D104721:28Datong South23:05Taiyuan South1h37m
D281721:35Datong South23:20Taiyuan South1h45m
D282021:35Datong South23:20Taiyuan South1h45m

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

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Railway Stations in Datong and Taiyuan

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

Railway Stations in Datong

  • Datong大同
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Datong South大同南
    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 East太原东
    Other railway station in Taiyuan
  • Taiyuan South太原南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

At a Glance

RouteDatong (大同) to Taiyuan (太原)
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Direct services60
Fastest journey1 hour 21 minutes on D2809 (18:40 to 20:01)
First train08:34 D2827 from Datong South
Last train21:35 D2820 from Datong South
Departure stations on timetableDatong South, Datong
Arrival stations on timetableTaiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshotD, G, K
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥327, First class from ¥157, Second class from ¥99, Soft sleeper from ¥135.50, Hard sleeper from ¥89.50, Hard seat from ¥43.50, No seat from ¥43.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Datong to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h21m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 60 direct services between Datong 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.