Which stations serve Taiyuan and Changzhou?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Changzhou, Changzhoubei serve Changzhou.

Taiyuan to Changzhou Train

太原 → 常州

Taiyuan to Changzhou takes between 7 hours 58 minutes and 20 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 04:28 and the last at 21:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1805	04:28Taiyuan	00:56Changzhou	20h28m
G1955	08:49Taiyuan South	16:47Changzhoubei	7h58m
D1667	12:13Taiyuan South	21:49Changzhou	9h36m
K371	17:47Taiyuan	12:35Changzhou	18h48m
Z195	19:58Taiyuan	08:24Changzhou	12h26m
Z267	20:29Taiyuan	10:17Changzhou	13h48m
K1331	21:28Taiyuan	14:59Changzhou	17h31m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Changzhou

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

Changzhou常州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Changzhou North常州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Changzhou (常州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	7 hours 58 minutes on G1955 (08:49 to 16:47)
First train	04:28 K1805 from Taiyuan
Last train	21:28 K1331 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Changzhou, Changzhou North
Train types in snapshot	K, G, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Changzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h58m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Taiyuan and Changzhou.

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.