There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan Southtrain Xi'an North / ...
3h 59m¥212–456Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Xi'an to Pingyaobus
- Take the bus from Pingyao bus station to Taiyuan Jiannan bus stationbus
11h 2m¥141–198Drive 596.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Taiyuancar 596.2 km
6h 12m¥504–728Fly to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)plane XIY - TYN
6h 23m¥482–2,391Fly to Lüliang Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lüliang Airport (LLV)plane XIY - LLV
- Take the train from Lvliang to Taiyuantrain
6h 15m¥417–2,411
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥210 - ¥460.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Taiyuan station. However, there are services departing from Yahe Garden and arriving at Taiyuan Jiannan bus station via Xi'an and Pingyao bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Taiyuan. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Taiyuan South via Xi'an North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Xi'an and Taiyuan is 589 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥210 - ¥460.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan, including transfers.
Xi'an to Taiyuan bus services, operated by , depart from Xi'an station.
Xi'an to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Taiyuan is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥210 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥200 and takes 11h 2m, you could also fly, which costs ¥480 - ¥2400 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Taiyuan, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan South hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–410 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yahe Garden to Taiyuan Jiannan bus station via Xi'an Train Station West, Xi'an, Pingyao, and Pingyao bus station in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
Train from Xi'an North to Taiyuan South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingyao bus station to Taiyuan Jiannan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥28–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
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Booking & Getting There
Xi'an to Taiyuan bus services, operated by , arrive at Pingyao station.
Xi'an to Taiyuan train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Taiyuan South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Taiyuan is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Xi'an to Taiyuan.
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