Which stations serve Taiyuan and Baotou?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou.

Taiyuan to Baotou Train

太原 → 包头

Taiyuan to Baotou takes between 4 hours 15 minutes and 9 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 07:06 and the last at 19:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z268	07:06Taiyuan	15:07Baotou	8h01m
D2790	08:57Taiyuan	13:25Baotou	4h28m
D2782	09:55Taiyuan South	14:10Baotou	4h15m
D1170	10:01Taiyuan South	14:52Baotou	4h51m
D2778	12:56Taiyuan South	17:35Baotoudong	4h39m
K1115	19:40Taiyuan	05:08Baotou	9h28m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Baotou

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Baotou (包头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	4 hours 15 minutes on D2782 (09:55 to 14:10)
First train	07:06 Z268 from Taiyuan
Last train	19:40 K1115 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Baotou, Baotou East
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Baotou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h15m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Taiyuan and Baotou.

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.