Which stations serve Taiyuan and Changchun?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Changchun, Changchun West serve Changchun.

Taiyuan to Changchun Train

太原 → 长春

Taiyuan to Changchun takes between 9 hours and 21 hours 12 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 04:59 and the last at 13:01. 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 Changchun. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	04:59Taiyuan	02:08Changchun	21h09m
K1571	05:25Taiyuan	02:37Changchun	21h12m
G2602	07:40Taiyuan South	16:46Changchun	9h06m
K546	09:40Taiyuan South	06:45Changchun	21h05m
G2637	13:01Taiyuan South	22:01Changchun West	9h

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Changchun

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

Changchun长春
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Changchun West长春西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 2

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Changchun (长春)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	9 hours on G2637 (13:01 to 22:01)
First train	04:59 K978 from Taiyuan
Last train	13:01 G2637 from Taiyuan South
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Changchun, Changchun West
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Changchun train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Taiyuan and Changchun.

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.