Opened in 2008, the 166-km (103 mi) Beijing to Tianjin railway is the most important intercity high-speed rail lines in China. There are plenty of high-speed trains running on this route every day, with the travel time of 30 minutes to an hour. In Beijing, these trains operate at Beijing South Railway Station. In Tianjin, they operate different train stations of Tianjin West, Tianjin, Tianjin, Tianjin South and Binhai railway stations.
(Updated on August 20, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure - Arrival | Duration | Ticket Fares |
| C2551 | 06:02 – 06:32 | 30 min | Second class: US$4 - 11 (30 - 75 CNY) First class: US$13 - 19 (88 - 128 CNY) Business class: US$25 - 35 (174 - 239 CNY) |
| G5 | 07:00 – 07:31 | 31 min | |
| G395 | 09:05 – 09:51 | 46 min | |
| G123 | 11:05 – 11:39 | 34 min | |
| C2621 | 13:10 – 13:42 | 32 min | |
| C2215 | 15:43 – 16:20 | 37 min | |
| C2587 | 17:15 – 17:45 | 30 min | |
| G8917 | 18:20 – 19:19 | 59 min |
Please note:
(Updated on August 20, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure - Arrival | Duration | Ticket Fares |
| C2004 | 06:38 – 07:08 | 30 min | Second class: US$4 - 11 (30 - 75 CNY) First class: US$13 - 19 (88 - 128 CNY) Business class: US$25 - 35 (174 - 239 CNY) |
| G2556 | 08:42 – 09:12 | 30 min | |
| G8924 | 09:01 – 09:48 | 47 min | |
| C2564 | 10:56 – 11:26 | 30 min | |
| C2042 | 14:09 – 14:39 | 30 min | |
| C2652 | 16:46 – 17:18 | 30 min | |
| C2664 | 19:22 – 19:54 | 32 min | |
| C2678 | 21:30 – 22:02 | 32 min |
High-speed trains on Beijing – Tianjin rail route provide three types of seats: second class seat, first class seat and business class seat. Second class seat and first-class seat are the most popular among travelers. Business class seat is the most expensive but the most comfortable. Here is the introduction of each type of seat class.
Second class seat is the standard type and the cheapest on high-speed trains. It is also the most common types on G, D and C trains. A second-class coach has five seats in a row, two seats on one side of the aisle and three on the other. The configuration is A+B+C and D+F. Seats numbered A and F are window seats.
First class carriage provides more comfort and privacy than second class. The first-class seat is wider than a second-class seat. First-class seats are arranged as A+C and D+F across the coach width, offering more leg room and elbow room. Moreover, there is an automatic door to separate the coach from the others to keep quiet and private.
Business class seats are available on most G-category trains and some D and C-category trains. This is the most luxurious and expensive class on high-speed trains. There are three seats in a row, two seats on one side and one on the other side of the aisle (A+C and F). As first class, there is also an automatic door to keep the coach quiet and private.
Beijing - Tianjin high-speed trains terminate at Beijing South Railway Station and Tianjin South Railway Station, both are well-accessed to downtown areas by city public transport.
Beijing South Railway Station is one of the main train stations serving both high-speed trains and regular trains. It is well-connected to main tourist attractions, other train stations and the airport by subway, bus and taxi.
You can take subway lines 4 and 14 to get to Beijing South Railway Station. You will get off on the -1F, then take the escalator to the 2F where the waiting rooms are located. If you take a taxi, you will get off at the front square of the station. Enter the building and then take the escalator to the waiting room.
Tianjin South Railway Station is far away from downtown area but has convenient city public transport. You can take Tianjin Metro Line 3 or buses No.312, 587 and 707 to Tianjin South Station.
Tianjin Railway Station is conveniently located at downtown area of the city. It has a long history and now the busiest train station in Tianjin. Currently, subway lines don’t serve this train station. It is recommended that you take a taxi. Or you can also take bus No. 96, 607, 701 and 813 to Tianjin Railway Station.
Tianjin West Railway Station is the most important train station that serves high-speed trains to and from city. It is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) from Tianjin Railway Station and 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Tianjin Binhai Railway Station.
You can take subway line 1, 4 and 6 to Tianjin West Railway Station. The subway platform is located on -1F of the station. Follow the signs and take the elevator to the 2F of the waiting hall.
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