Which stations serve Taiyuan and Shanhaiguan?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Shanhaiguan serve Shanhaiguan.

Taiyuan to Shanhaiguan Train

太原 → 山海关

Taiyuan to Shanhaiguan takes between 11 hours 30 minutes and 12 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 04:59 and the last at 10:03. 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

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	04:59Taiyuan	17:15Shanhaiguan	12h16m
K979	04:59Taiyuan	17:15Shanhaiguan	12h16m
K1571	05:25Taiyuan	16:55Shanhaiguan	11h30m
K1574	05:25Taiyuan	16:55Shanhaiguan	11h30m
K546	09:40Taiyuan South	22:26Shanhaiguan	12h46m
K547	09:40Taiyuan South	22:26Shanhaiguan	12h46m
K546	10:03Taiyuan	22:26Shanhaiguan	12h23m
K547	10:03Taiyuan	22:26Shanhaiguan	12h23m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Shanhaiguan

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

Shanhaiguan山海关
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Shanhaiguan (山海关)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	11 hours 30 minutes on K1571 (05:25 to 16:55)
First train	04:59 K979 from Taiyuan
Last train	10:03 K547 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Shanhaiguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h30m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Taiyuan and Shanhaiguan.

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.