The average train between Beijing and Taiyuan takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Beijing to Taiyuan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Beijing and Taiyuan. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beijing is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Taiyuan at 12:28 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing station and arriving at Taiyuan station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
Beijing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.
Beijing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Taiyuan station.
The distance between Beijing and Taiyuan is 401.5 km. The road distance is 466 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Taiyuan twice daily. Tickets cost ¥70–140 and the journey takes 4h 35m. China Railways T-Class also services this route once daily.
