How to get from Beijing to Taiyuan
3 ways, 402 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 15m | ¥550–850 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 55m | ¥190–255 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 55m | ¥1,270–1,900 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Beijing to Taiyuan?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 15m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 402 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Beijing to Taiyuan?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥190. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Beijing to Taiyuan?
- About 1h 14m in the air (PEK → TYN), about 5h 15m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥550–850; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Taiyuan from Beijing by road?
- About 489 km, roughly 6h 55m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥190–255; tolls and parking are extra.