Which stations serve Taiyuan and Xuchang?

Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan; Xuchang, Xuchangbei, Xuchangdong serve Xuchang.

Taiyuan to Xuchang Train

太原 → 许昌

Taiyuan to Xuchang takes between 3 hours 29 minutes and 4 hours 14 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 08:33 and the last at 17:45. 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 Xuchang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3845	08:33Taiyuan South	12:10Xuchangdong	3h37m
G3207	11:01Taiyuan South	14:50Xuchangbei	3h49m
G695	11:21Taiyuan South	15:10Xuchangdong	3h49m
G1859	11:35Taiyuan South	15:28Xuchangdong	3h53m
G1951	12:26Taiyuan South	16:37Xuchangbei	4h11m
G514	17:06Taiyuan South	21:20Xuchangdong	4h14m
G691	17:45Taiyuan South	21:14Xuchangdong	3h29m

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

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Xuchang

Compare the railway stations used to reach Taiyuan and Xuchang. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Other railway station in Taiyuan
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Xuchang

Xuchang许昌
Other railway station in Xuchang
Xuchang North许昌北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xuchang East许昌东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Xuchang (许昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	3 hours 29 minutes on G691 (17:45 to 21:14)
First train	08:33 G3845 from Taiyuan South
Last train	17:45 G691 from Taiyuan South
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South
Arrival stations on timetable	Xuchang East, Xuchang North
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Xuchang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Taiyuan and Xuchang.

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.