There are 5 ways to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly to Tianjin Binhai
best- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane TYN - TSN
2h 4m¥939–3,852Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Taiyuan to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the bus from West Railway Station South Square to Bcia T3bus 7
- Take the bus from Bcia T3 to Tianjin West stationbus
8h 49m¥166–316Train
- Take the train from Taiyuan South to Tianjin Westtrain G2609 / ...
4h 34m¥232–283Drive 495.7 km
- Drive from Taiyuan to Tianjincar 495.7 km
5h 14m¥422–609Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane TYN - PEK
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
3h 15m¥1,104–2,444
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin is to train and bus which costs ¥160 - ¥320 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥900 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct train from Taiyuan to Tianjin. However, there are services departing from Taiyuan and arriving at Tianjin West via Taiyuan South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Taiyuan and Tianjin is 473 km. The road distance is 495.7 km.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥230 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin, including transfers.
Taiyuan to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Taiyuan South station.
The best way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥900 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥230 - ¥290 and takes 4h 34m.
Taiyuan to Tianjin train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tianjin West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiyuan to Tianjin is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Taiyuan to Tianjin.
What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Tianjin, China?
Air China and Tianjin Airlines fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Taiyuan South to Tianjin West once daily. Tickets cost ¥220–240 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,800
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,300
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Tianjin Binhai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
Train from Taiyuan South to Tianjin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
Train from Taiyuan to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥70–110
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥125–140
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–290
Train from Taiyuan to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–95
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–170
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥220–280
- Phone
- +86 010 96158
- Website
- bcia.com.cn
Bus from West Railway Station South Square to Bcia T3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30–50
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
Bus from Bcia T3 to Tianjin West station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–100
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
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