Which stations serve Guangzhou and Taiyuan?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Guangzhou to Taiyuan Train

广州 → 太原

Guangzhou to Taiyuan takes between 8 hours 4 minutes and 12 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 07:17 and the last at 17:19. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G696	07:17Guangzhou South	17:09Taiyuan	9h52m
K729	08:00Guangzhoubaiyun	16:17Taiyuan	8h17m
G408	10:48Guangzhou South	18:52Taiyuan South	8h04m
K238	17:19Guangzhou North	06:05Taiyuan	12h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Taiyuan. 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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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 Taiyuan

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

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Taiyuan (太原)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	8 hours 4 minutes on G408 (10:48 to 18:52)
First train	07:17 G696 from Guangzhou South
Last train	17:19 K238 from Guangzhou North
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan, Taiyuan South
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 Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h04m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Guangzhou 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.