Beijing to Tianjin Train
The Beijing–Tianjin intercity line is China's first dedicated high-speed railway and still the easiest one to use: C-trains leave Beijing South every few minutes and reach downtown Tianjin in half an hour.
- Fastest journey
- 33m
- Distance
- 120 km
- Trains per day
- 80+
- Departs
- Beijing South
- Arrives
- Tianjin
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K7731 | 00:22 | 02:05 | 01:43 | – | – | – | Book |
| K2601 | 03:55 | 05:27 | 01:32 | – | – | – | Book |
| C2551 | 06:00 | 06:30 | 00:30 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
| C2001 | 06:14 | 06:51 | 00:37 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
| G2551 | 06:22 | 06:56 | 00:34 | US$17 | US$23 | US$36 | Book |
| C2001 | 06:26 | 06:51 | 00:25 | US$15 | US$18 | US$28 | Book |
| C2553 | 06:27 | 06:57 | 00:30 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
| G1083 | 06:36 | 07:17 | 00:41 | US$17 | US$22 | US$35 sold out | Book |
| C2555 | 06:37 | 07:14 | 00:37 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
| C2557 | 06:46 | 07:23 | 00:37 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
| G8859 | 06:48 | 08:38 | 01:50 | US$22 | US$31 | US$56 | Book |
| C2003 | 06:51 | 07:28 | 00:37 | US$16 | US$21 | US$33 | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- This is the cheapest high-speed ticket in China — a genuinely low-fare route that makes it perfect for a same-day round trip.
- Tianjin Station (天津) puts you right next to the Haihe River and the Italian Concession; no further transport needed.
- Look for C-trains (城际): they are unreserved-standing-friendly and there is no seat-selection stress.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Beijing to Tianjin train ticket?
This is one of the cheapest high-speed fares in China — usually well under the price of a Beijing taxi ride across town.
How often do trains run?
Departures from Beijing South run roughly every 10 minutes from early morning to late evening.
Which Beijing station?
Beijing South (北京南) exclusively for the intercity C-trains.