There are 5 ways to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane NKG - TYN
4h 13m¥694–1,758Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Nanjing to Zhengzhoutrain Shanghai
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
12h 53m¥186–353Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Taiyuan Southtrain Hangzhou / ...
8h 26m¥524–585Drive 1,043.3 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Taiyuancar 1,043.3 km
11h 13m¥878–1,268Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane WUX - TYN
5h 18m¥1,267–3,689
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan is to train and bus which costs ¥180 - ¥360 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥650 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Taiyuan. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Taiyuan South via Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Nanjing and Taiyuan is 944 km. The road distance is 1043.3 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan, including transfers.
Nanjing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Taiyuan is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥650 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 8h 26m.
Nanjing to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Taiyuan is 1043 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Nanjing to Taiyuan.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Taiyuan, China?
Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Taiyuan South twice daily. Tickets cost ¥490–540 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,800
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,100
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,800
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,700
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Train from Nanjing South to Taiyuan South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥490–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from Nanjing to Zhengzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥85–130
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥174–178
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥260–360
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥60–85
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Zhengzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–200
- Soft sleeper
- ¥230–300
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥75–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥75–110
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥100–140
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