Which stations serve Dongguan and Taiyuan?

Dongguan, Dongguan East, Dongguangang, Dongguan South, Dongguan West serve Dongguan; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Dongguan to Taiyuan Train

东莞 → 太原

Dongguan to Taiyuan takes between 6 hours 25 minutes and 13 hours 49 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 09:52 and the last at 16:16. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Dongguan and Taiyuan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K729	09:52Dongguan East	16:17Taiyuan	6h25m
K238	16:16Dongguan	06:05Taiyuan	13h49m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Dongguan and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Dongguan and Taiyuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Dongguan

Dongguan东莞
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 2
Dongguan East东莞东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Dongguangang东莞港
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan South东莞南
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan West东莞西
Other railway station in Dongguan
Dongguan Rail Transit Line 1

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

Taiyuan太原
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Taiyuan South太原南
Other railway station in Taiyuan
Metro Line 1

At a Glance

Route	Dongguan (东莞) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	6 hours 25 minutes on K729 (09:52 to 16:17)
First train	09:52 K729 from Dongguan East
Last train	16:16 K238 from Dongguan
Departure stations on timetable	Dongguan East, Dongguan
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Dongguan to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h25m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Dongguan and Taiyuan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.