Which stations serve Taiyuan and Dingxi?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Dingxi, Dingxibei serve Dingxi.

Taiyuan to Dingxi Train

太原 → 定西

Taiyuan South to Dingxibei takes between 5 hours 48 minutes and 6 hours 39 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:59 and the last at 14:56. 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

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2583	08:59Taiyuan South	15:12Dingxibei	6h13m
D1671	13:01Taiyuan South	19:29Dingxibei	6h28m
D2565	14:09Taiyuan South	19:57Dingxibei	5h48m
D1049	14:30Taiyuan South	21:02Dingxibei	6h32m
D2573	14:56Taiyuan South	21:35Dingxibei	6h39m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Dingxi

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Other railway station in Taiyuan
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Dingxi

Dingxi定西
Other railway station in Dingxi
Dingxi North定西北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Dingxi (定西)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	5 hours 48 minutes on D2565 (14:09 to 19:57)
First train	08:59 D2583 from Taiyuan South
Last train	14:56 D2573 from Taiyuan South
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Dingxi North
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Dingxi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h48m. 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 Dingxi.

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.