Which stations serve Taiyuan and Xingcheng?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Xingcheng, Xingchengxi serve Xingcheng.

Taiyuan to Xingcheng Train

太原 → 兴城

Taiyuan to Xingcheng takes between 5 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 49 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 04:59 and the last at 13:01. 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 Xingcheng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K978	04:59Taiyuan	18:48Xingcheng	13h49m
K1571	05:25Taiyuan	18:25Xingcheng	13h
G2637	13:01Taiyuan South	18:44Xingchengxi	5h43m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Xingcheng

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

Xingcheng兴城
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xingcheng West兴城西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Xingcheng (兴城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	5 hours 43 minutes on G2637 (13:01 to 18:44)
First train	04:59 K978 from Taiyuan
Last train	13:01 G2637 from Taiyuan South
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Xingcheng, Xingcheng West
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Xingcheng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h43m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Taiyuan and Xingcheng.

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.