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Two ways to Travel from Beijing to Taiyuan

Composite routes from Beijing to Taiyuan

Cheapest
11 h 45 min
Car
1164 km.
from $64

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$241.73
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$241.73

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.34–$267.17

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West to Shijiazhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$22.90
Train from Shijiazhuang to Yangquan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.76–$8.52
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.27–$9.54

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West to Shijiazhuang
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$34.35

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$21.63
Train from Beijing West to Shijiazhuang
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$16.54
Train from Yangquan North to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$11.45

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Beijing West to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$26.72

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Datong
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.00
Bus from Datong Xinnan Bus Station to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan is to train which costs $8.70 - $22.83 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $103.26 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Beijing and Taiyuan?

No, there is no direct bus from Beijing to Taiyuan. However, there are services departing from Beijing Liuliqiao and arriving at Taiyuan via Datong Xinnan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Taiyuan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing West and arriving at Taiyuan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Beijing to Taiyuan?

The distance between Beijing and Taiyuan is 466 km. The road distance is 487.4 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Taiyuan without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $8.70 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Taiyuan?

The train from Beijing West to Taiyuan takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Taiyuan bus from?

Beijing to Taiyuan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Beijing Liuliqiao station.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Taiyuan train from?

Beijing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Beijing West station.

Train, bus or fly from Beijing to Taiyuan?

The best way to get from Beijing to Taiyuan is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $8.70 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.50 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $217.39 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Beijing to Taiyuan bus arrive?

Beijing to Taiyuan bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Datong Xinnan Bus Station.

Where does the Beijing to Taiyuan train arrive?

Beijing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Taiyuan station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Taiyuan?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Taiyuan is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Beijing to Taiyuan.

Where can I stay near Taiyuan?

There are 81+ hotels available in Taiyuan. Prices start at $21.82 per night.
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