Which stations serve Taiyuan and Tianjin?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Tianjin, Tianjin North, Tianjin South, Tianjin West serve Tianjin.

Taiyuan to Tianjin Train

太原 → 天津

Taiyuan to Tianjin takes between 3 hours 10 minutes and 9 hours 6 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 04:59 and the last at 21:55. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	04:59Taiyuan	13:05Tianjin	8h06m
K1571	05:25Taiyuan	12:34Tianjin	7h09m
G2602	07:40Taiyuan South	11:00Tianjin West	3h20m
G2606	08:06Taiyuan South	11:48Tianjin West	3h42m
G2637	13:01Taiyuan South	16:11Tianjin West	3h10m
G2610	14:50Taiyuan South	18:20Tianjin West	3h30m
G2620	17:13Taiyuan South	20:32Tianjin West	3h19m
T192	20:37Taiyuan	02:56Tianjin	6h19m
K866	20:58Taiyuan	05:40Tianjin	8h42m
K214	21:55Taiyuan	07:01Tianjin	9h06m

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 Tianjin

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

Tianjin天津
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 3Metro Line 9
Tianjin North天津北
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3Metro Line 6
Tianjin South天津南
Other railway station in Tianjin
Metro Line 3
Tianjin West天津西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Tianjin (天津)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	3 hours 10 minutes on G2637 (13:01 to 16:11)
First train	04:59 K978 from Taiyuan
Last train	21:55 K214 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Tianjin, Tianjin West
Train types in snapshot	K, G, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Tianjin train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h10m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Taiyuan and Tianjin.

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.