Chengdu to Taiyuan by bus
Taiyuan lies 1,117 km (694 mi) north-east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,363 km (847 mi) of road.
| Chengdu | Taiyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 795 m (2,608 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 030000 |
Where to book buses from Chengdu to Taiyuan
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Staying in Taiyuan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 11 are five-star. Guests have left 316 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Taiyuan
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Common questions
How far is Taiyuan from Chengdu?
1,117 km (694 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu; by road roughly 1,363 km (847 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Taiyuan by bus?
About 20 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Taiyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taiyuan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan, 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.