Which stations serve Taiyuan and Guangzhou?

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

Taiyuan to Guangzhou Train

太原 → 广州

Taiyuan to Guangzhou takes between 7 hours 45 minutes and 10 hours 19 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 09:28 and the last at 23:01. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G407	09:28Taiyuan South	17:13Guangzhou South	7h45m
G695	11:21Taiyuan South	21:16Guangzhou South	9h55m
K730	20:45Taiyuan	06:23Guangzhoubaiyun	9h38m
K237	23:01Taiyuan	09:20Guangzhou North	10h19m

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Guangzhou

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

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Taiyuan (太原) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	7 hours 45 minutes on G407 (09:28 to 17:13)
First train	09:28 G407 from Taiyuan South
Last train	23:01 K237 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetable	Taiyuan South, Taiyuan
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h45m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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

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.