Pingyao Train

Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station

As an important station along Datong – Xian High Speed Railway, Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station is 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) from Ancient City of Pingyao. Bus no. 108 is shuttling between this railway station and the ancient city.

Address: Between Houji Village and Ducun Village  
 

Schedule and Ticket Booking

Pingyao Ancient City Train Station mainly operates bullet trains from/to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Hohhot, Xining, Taiyuan, Datong, etc.

 Major Rail Lines from Pingyao to:
Pingyao Ancient Town Railway Station
Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station


(Last Update on Apr 23, 2026)

ToTrainsDurationTicket Fare (CNY)
First/ Second Class Seat
Beijing
G792, G624, G2456, G628 from 07:13 to 19:013h50m - 4h22mCNY 341/ 213
USD 50/ 32
Xian North
D2507, D2513, D2799, D1711...
9 departures from 08:50 to 18:32
2h27m - 3h18mCNY 238/ 148
USD 35/ 22
Chongqing North
D1711 at 12:438h23mCNY 719/ 450
USD 106/ 67
Chengdu East
G3781, D1903 at 13:28 and 13:557h23m - 7h24mCNY 694/ 435
USD 103/ 64
Hohhot East
D2790 at 08:113h58mCNY 392/ 247
USD 58/ 37
Tianjin West
G2620 at 16:184h14mCNY 368.5/ 230.5
USD 55/ 34
Taiyuan South
G792, D1650, D1038, D5302...
20 departures from 07:13 to 21:58
31m - 1h4mCNY 46/ 29
USD 7/ 4
Datong South
D2790, D1038, D2582, G2456...
7 departures from 08:11 to 21:03
2h16m - 2h52mCNY 197/ 124
USD 29/ 18
Qingdao North
D1642 at 12:187h22mCNY 562/ 351
USD 83/ 52
Leshan
D1903 at 13:558h27mCNY 780/ 489
USD 115/ 72
 The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.
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Station Plan

Although it is a small station with only two platforms, the station has relatively comprehensive facilities and can provide good services. Walking into the waiting hall, passengers will see many seats. Two toilets are provided in the waiting area for passengers’ convenience. Besides, cell phone charging station, hot drinking water, and free WIFI are also available. There is also a small shop inside the waiting hall. Passengers can buy snacks or drinks there, but it may cost a little more than that outside.

If you need to store luggage, go to the duty room outside the exit, where left luggage service is available. It charges about CNY 10 a day, and is open before 22:00.
Waiting Hall of Pingyao Ancient City Station
Waiting Hall
Facilities at Pingyao Ancient City Station
Facilities
 

How to get to Ancient City of Pingyao from Pingyao Ancient City Train Station

1. Bus no. 108 is available at the front square of Pingyao Gucheng Railway Station and passengers can take it to the destination. Duration is 30 minutes and ticket fare is CNY1 per person.

Please note that bus no. 108 is operated via two running routes. One ends/originates at the south gate of the Ancient City of Pingyao and the other ends/originates at the north gate. Usually, it is advised to arrive at the north gate as the surrounding area is prosperous with inns, snack booths, and shops.

2. Or passengers can take a taxi to the north gate of the ancient city. It costs CNY30 and takes around 20 minutes.
 

How to get to other nearby places from Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station

 To Pingyao Railway Station
1. Take bus no. 108 North Line to get there. It costs CNY1 per person and takes about 30 minutes.
2. A taxi ride takes 20 minutes and costs CNY30.

 To Shuanglin Temple
1. It can be reached by bus no. 108 North Line. It takes 20 minutes and ticket fare is CNY1 per person.
2. Passengers can also take a taxi to get there. Duration is 10 minutes and fare is CNY10.
Platform of Pingyao Ancient City Station
Platform
Pingyao Bus 108
Bus 108 to Ancient City
 To Wang’s Compound
1. Passengers can take bus no. 108 North Line to Pingyao Coach Station first and then take a coach to Wang’s Compound. The coach costs CNY50 per person for a round trip and total travel time is 1.5 - 2 hours.
2. Or passengers can take a high speed train to Lingshi East Railway Station first and then take Lingshi bus no. 7 to the destination. It takes 16 minutes for a bullet train and costs CNY 12 for its second class seat. The bus ticket fare is CNY2 per person and duration is about 45 minutes. 

 To Qiao Family Compound
Take bus no.108 North Line to Pingyao Coach Station, where passenger can take a coach to Qixian County and get off at Qiao Family Compound. It takes about 50 minutes and costs CNY20 per person.
- Last updated on Apr. 23, 2026 by Rachel Hou -