Which stations serve Taiyuan and Nanjing?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Nanjing, Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Taiyuan to Nanjing Train

太原 → 南京

Taiyuan to Nanjing takes between 5 hours 48 minutes and 17 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 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

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

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1805	04:28Taiyuan	22:05Nanjing	17h37m
G1955	08:49Taiyuan South	16:07Nanjing South	7h18m
G1951	12:26Taiyuan South	19:41Nanjing South	7h15m
G467	12:27Taiyuan South	18:15Nanjing South	5h48m
G1861	12:50Taiyuan South	19:59Nanjing South	7h09m
K371	17:47Taiyuan	10:38Nanjing	16h51m
Z195	19:58Taiyuan	07:12Nanjing	11h14m
Z267	20:29Taiyuan	09:03Nanjing	12h34m
K1331	21:28Taiyuan	13:21Nanjing	15h53m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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 Nanjing

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

Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Nanjing (南京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	5 hours 48 minutes on G467 (12:27 to 18:15)
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	Nanjing, Nanjing South
Train types in snapshot	K, G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Nanjing 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 9 direct services between Taiyuan and Nanjing.

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.