Which stations serve Shanhaiguan and Taiyuan?

Shanhaiguan serve Shanhaiguan; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Shanhaiguan to Taiyuan Train

山海关 → 太原

Shanhaiguan to Taiyuan takes between 4 hours 35 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 21:29. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K545	07:50Shanhaiguan	20:19Taiyuan	12h29m
K548	07:50Shanhaiguan	20:19Taiyuan	12h29m
K977	08:41Shanhaiguan	22:56Taiyuan	14h15m
K980	08:41Shanhaiguan	22:56Taiyuan	14h15m
G2638	11:44Shanhaiguan	17:04Taiyuan South	5h20m
G2639	11:44Shanhaiguan	17:04Taiyuan South	5h20m
G2601	18:06Shanhaiguan	22:41Taiyuan South	4h35m
G2604	18:06Shanhaiguan	22:41Taiyuan South	4h35m
K1572	21:01Shanhaiguan	08:53Taiyuan	11h52m
K1573	21:01Shanhaiguan	08:53Taiyuan	11h52m
T191	21:29Shanhaiguan	07:10Taiyuan	9h41m
T194	21:29Shanhaiguan	07:10Taiyuan	9h41m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan and Taiyuan

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

Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan山海关
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	Shanhaiguan (山海关) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	4 hours 35 minutes on G2601 (18:06 to 22:41)
First train	07:50 K548 from Shanhaiguan
Last train	21:29 T194 from Shanhaiguan
Departure stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Train types in snapshot	K, G, T
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanhaiguan to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Shanhaiguan 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.