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Tianjin to Beijing by High-Speed Train

Fastest 33m · from ¥39 second class · 299 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

Map of the Beijing South–Tianjin high-speed rail corridor: 120 km from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin Railway Station, 33m on the fastest C-train.
The 120 km Beijing South → Tianjin corridor — 33m on the fastest C-train.

The Tianjin to Beijing corridor is 120 km of C-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Tianjin Railway Station to Beijing South Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 33m and the longest about 1h 2m. Second-class seats start at ¥39 – ¥55. No commercial flights between Beijing and Tianjin. Train is the only option.

Quick facts

Distance
120 km
Train types
C
Duration
33m – 1h 2mtypical mainline services
Daily departures
299 trains
Service window
06:00 → 23:17
Second class
¥39 – ¥55
First class
¥62 – ¥88
Business class
¥122 – ¥174
Scenery
★☆☆☆☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest33m—
Door-to-door~1h 33m—
Price¥39 – ¥55—

Editor: No commercial flights between Beijing and Tianjin. Train is the only option.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Tianjin Railway Station
    Tianjin · G/C-class · ~10 min to city centre

    33 min from Beijing South by C-train — easiest day trip from Beijing.

  • Arriving at
    Beijing South Railway Station
    Beijing · G/D/C-class · ~25 min to city centre

    Use passport at orange automated gates. English signage available. Allow 30 min before departure.

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.

Deep guide available. We have a full editorial write-up for this route — when to go, which class to pick, station tips, things to do at both ends. Read the Tianjin ↔ Beijing guide →

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Tianjin to Beijing train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 120 km in 33m, with most services in the 33m–1h 2m range. Trains are C-class.
How much is a Tianjin to Beijing train ticket?
Second class is ¥39 – ¥55, first class ¥62 – ¥88, business class ¥122 – ¥174. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Tianjin to Beijing each day?
About 299 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:00 and the last around 23:17.
Is there a flight between Tianjin and Beijing?
There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Tianjin and Beijing.
How do I book Tianjin 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.