Beijing to Tianshui by train
Tianshui lies 1,113 km (691 mi) south-west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 49 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,357 km (843 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Beijing | Tianshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,153 m (3,783 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 741000 |
Where to book trains from Beijing to Tianshui
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Staying in Tianshui
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tianshui from Beijing?
1,113 km (691 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beijing; by road roughly 1,357 km (843 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Tianshui by train?
About 5 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Tianshui?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tianshui?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.