Which stations serve Shenzhen and Taiyuan?

Shenzhen, Shenzhen North, Shenzhen East, Shenzhenpingshan serve Shenzhen; Taiyuan, Taiyuan South serve Taiyuan.

Shenzhen to Taiyuan Train

深圳 → 太原

Shenzhen to Taiyuan takes between 8 hours 39 minutes and 14 hours 37 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 10:13 and the last at 15:28. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G408	10:13Shenzhen North	18:52Taiyuan South	8h39m
K238	15:28Shenzhen East	06:05Taiyuan	14h37m

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

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Railway Stations in Shenzhen and Taiyuan

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

Railway Stations in Shenzhen

Shenzhen深圳
Other railway station in Shenzhen
Metro Line 1
Shenzhen North深圳北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4Metro Line 5Metro Line 6
Shenzhen East深圳东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 3Metro Line 5Metro Line 14
Shenzhen Pingshan深圳坪山
Other railway station in Shenzhen

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	Shenzhen (深圳) 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	8 hours 39 minutes on G408 (10:13 to 18:52)
First train	10:13 G408 from Shenzhen North
Last train	15:28 K238 from Shenzhen East
Departure stations on timetable	Shenzhen North, Shenzhen East
Arrival stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shenzhen to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h39m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Shenzhen 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.