There are 5 ways to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Zhengzhoutrain Taiyuan South
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Kaifengtrain Xiamen North
5h 55m¥247–333Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Zhengzhoubus
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou Airport to Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpanbus
9h¥176–220Drive 478.7 km
- Drive from Taiyuan to Kaifengcar 478.7 km
5h 1m¥412–595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiyuan to Kaifengtaxi 478.7 km
5h 1m¥850–1,100Fly, bus
- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)plane TYN - CGO
- Take the bus from Zhengzhou Airport to Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpanbus
7h 1m¥537–2,583
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥410 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiyuan to Kaifeng. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan Bus Terminal and arriving at Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan via Zhengzhou Central Bus station and Zhengzhou Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Kaifeng. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Kaifeng via Taiyuan South and Zhengzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Taiyuan and Kaifeng is 513 km. The road distance is 478.7 km.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs ¥240 - ¥340.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng, including transfers.
Taiyuan to Kaifeng bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Taiyuan Bus Terminal station.
Taiyuan to Kaifeng train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Taiyuan South station.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Kaifeng is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs ¥240 - ¥340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Kaifeng, China?
You can take a train from Taiyuan to Kaifeng via Taiyuan South and Zhengzhou in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan via Zhengzhou Central Bus station and Zhengzhou Airport in around 9h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Yantai Penglai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,900
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–2,800
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,100
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport via Baotou
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,500
Train from Taiyuan South to Zhengzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–70
Bus from Zhengzhou Airport to Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Zhengzhou Airport to Kaifeng Haode Zhuanpan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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Booking & Getting There
Taiyuan to Kaifeng bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Zhengzhou station.
Taiyuan to Kaifeng train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiyuan to Kaifeng is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Taiyuan to Kaifeng.
There are 23+ hotels available in Kaifeng.