Pingyao to Beijing by High-Speed Train
Fastest 3h · from ¥239 second class · 4 daily trains · Train wins vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30
The Pingyao to Beijing corridor is 600 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station to Beijing Fengtai Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 3h and the longest about 4h 20m. Second-class seats start at ¥239 – ¥280. Pingyao has no airport. Fly to Taiyuan + 1h drive, or just take the direct G-train.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 600 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 3h – 4h 20mtypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 4 trains
- Service window
- 07:12 → 16:07
- Second class
- ¥239 – ¥280
- First class
- ¥382 – ¥448
- Business class
- ¥739 – ¥795
- Scenery
- ★★★☆☆our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 3h | — |
| Door-to-door | ~4h | — |
| Price | ¥239 – ¥280 | — |
Editor: Pingyao has no airport. Fly to Taiyuan + 1h drive, or just take the direct G-train.
Stations
- Departing fromPingyao Ancient City Railway StationPingyao · G-class · ~15 min to city centre
~5 km from the walled old town. Taxi ¥20 or shuttle bus (15 min) — most guesthouses offer pickup.
- Arriving atBeijing Fengtai Railway StationBeijing · G/D-class · ~25 min to city centre
Reopened 2022 as a double-deck HSR + conventional station. Growing gateway for Taiyuan / Pingyao / some Guangzhou-corridor G-trains.
How to book
Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.
- 12306 (official): face price, no booking fee. Requires a passport-bound account. Step-by-step 12306 walkthrough →
- Trip.com: English UI, foreign cards work, small markup. Best when 12306 frustrates you. Search Pingyao → Beijing on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Pingyao to Beijing train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 600 km in 3h, with most services in the 3h–4h 20m range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Pingyao to Beijing train ticket?
- Second class is ¥239 – ¥280, first class ¥382 – ¥448, business class ¥739 – ¥795. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Pingyao to Beijing each day?
- About 4 trains a day each way, with the first around 07:12 and the last around 16:07.
- Is there a flight between Pingyao and Beijing?
- There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Pingyao and Beijing.
- How do I book Pingyao to Beijing tickets with a foreign passport?
- Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.