Which stations serve Taiyuan and Urumqi?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Urumqi, Urumqi South serve Urumqi.

Taiyuan to Urumqi Train

太原 → 乌鲁木齐

Taiyuan to Urumqi takes between 56 minutes and 1 hour 49 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 15:12 and the last at 16:10. 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 Urumqi. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D69	15:12Taiyuan	16:08Urumqi	56m
Z356	16:10Taiyuan	17:59Urumqi	1h49m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Urumqi

Compare the railway stations used to reach Taiyuan and Urumqi. 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
Other railway station in Taiyuan
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Urumqi

Urumqi乌鲁木齐
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Urumqi South乌鲁木齐南
Other railway station in Urumqi

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	56 minutes on D69 (15:12 to 16:08)
First train	15:12 D69 from Taiyuan
Last train	16:10 Z356 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan
Arrival stations on timetable	Urumqi
Train types in snapshot	D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Urumqi train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 56m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Taiyuan and Urumqi.

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.