Taiyuan to Beijing Train

太原 → 北京

Taiyuan to Beijing takes between 2 hours 49 minutes and 8 hours 3 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 28 direct services, with the first train at 04:07 and the last at 22:21. 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 Beijing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
28 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
Z2204:07Taiyuan08:43Beijing West4h36m
D4204:14Taiyuan08:49Beijing West4h35m
D26504:21Taiyuan08:56Beijing West4h35m
D26804:21Taiyuan08:56Beijing West4h35m
T17604:48Taiyuan09:38Beijing West4h50m
K111605:33Taiyuan11:33Beijingfengtai6h
K111705:33Taiyuan11:33Beijingfengtai6h
D1607:27Taiyuan12:16Beijing West4h49m
G68208:32Taiyuan South11:41Beijingfengtai3h09m
G68208:48Taiyuan11:41Beijingfengtai2h53m
Z5609:06Taiyuan South13:40Beijing West4h34m
D115209:36Taiyuan13:20Qinghe3h44m
D115309:36Taiyuan13:20Qinghe3h44m
K54609:40Taiyuan South16:48Beijing West7h08m
K54609:40Taiyuan South17:43Beijing8h03m
K54709:40Taiyuan South16:48Beijing West7h08m
K54709:40Taiyuan South17:43Beijing8h03m
K54610:03Taiyuan16:48Beijing West6h45m
K54610:03Taiyuan17:43Beijing7h40m
K54710:03Taiyuan16:48Beijing West6h45m
K54710:03Taiyuan17:43Beijing7h40m
D104411:47Taiyuan South16:17Qinghe4h30m
G68413:32Taiyuan South16:21Beijingfengtai2h49m
D104614:39Taiyuan South18:53Qinghe4h14m
D105015:10Taiyuan South19:16Qinghe4h06m
D7015:38Taiyuan South20:23Beijing West4h45m
G245618:20Taiyuan South22:00Beijing North3h40m
K61022:21Taiyuan05:14Beijingfengtai6h53m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 Taiyuan and Beijing

Compare the railway stations used to reach Taiyuan and Beijing. 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 Beijing

  • Beijing West北京西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 7Metro Line 9
  • Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 10Metro Line 16
  • Qinghe清河
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Beijing北京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2
  • Beijing North北京北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 13

At a Glance

RouteTaiyuan (太原) to Beijing (北京)
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Direct services28
Fastest journey2 hours 49 minutes on G684 (13:32 to 16:21)
First train04:07 Z22 from Taiyuan
Last train22:21 K610 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetableTaiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetableBeijing West, Beijing Fengtai, Qinghe, Beijing, Beijing North
Train types in snapshotZ, D, T, K, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥618, First class from ¥203, Second class from ¥92, Luxury soft sleeper from ¥372, First-class sleeper from ¥200, Soft sleeper from ¥197, Second-class sleeper from ¥142, Hard sleeper from ¥129, Hard seat from ¥72, No seat from ¥72. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Beijing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h49m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 28 direct services between Taiyuan and Beijing.

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.