Which stations serve Nanjing and Taiyuan?

Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Nanjing to Taiyuan Train

南京 → 太原

Nanjing to Taiyuan takes between 5 hours 47 minutes and 16 hours 58 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 08:35 and the last at 23:09. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1862	08:35Nanjing South	15:34Taiyuan South	6h59m
G1952	09:38Nanjing South	17:10Taiyuan South	7h32m
G1956	13:34Nanjing South	21:26Taiyuan South	7h52m
G468	14:23Nanjing South	20:10Taiyuan	5h47m
Z268	17:51Nanjing	06:41Taiyuan	12h50m
K1806	18:24Nanjing	11:22Taiyuan	16h58m
K372	20:13Nanjing	12:11Taiyuan	15h58m
Z196	20:54Nanjing	07:46Taiyuan	10h52m
K1332	23:09Nanjing	15:18Taiyuan	16h09m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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 Nanjing and Taiyuan

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

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	Nanjing (南京) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	5 hours 47 minutes on G468 (14:23 to 20:10)
First train	08:35 G1862 from Nanjing South
Last train	23:09 K1332 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	G, Z, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Nanjing 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.