There are 4 ways to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane TYN - TSN
2h 4m¥989–3,552Train, 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
9h 4m¥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¥419–605
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin is to train and bus which costs ¥160 - ¥320 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Taiyuan to Tianjin is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥950 - ¥3600.
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 ¥950 - ¥3600. 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
- ¥950–3,500
Train from Taiyuan South to Tianjin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
- 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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