Which stations serve Guangzhou and Datong?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Datong, Datongdong, Datongnan serve Datong.

Guangzhou to Datong Train

广州 → 大同

Guangzhou to Datong takes between 11 hours 48 minutes and 12 hours 45 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 07:17 and the last at 14:50. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G696	07:17Guangzhou South	19:05Datongnan	11h48m
K729	08:00Guangzhoubaiyun	20:43Datong	12h43m
K597	14:50Guangzhoubaiyun	03:35Datong	12h45m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Datong

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Datong

Datong大同
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Datong South大同南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Datong (大同)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	11 hours 48 minutes on G696 (07:17 to 19:05)
First train	07:17 G696 from Guangzhou South
Last train	14:50 K597 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Datong South, Datong
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Datong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h48m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Guangzhou and Datong.

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.