Only two pairs of normal-speed trains and one pair of high-speed trains operate between Guangzhou and Taiyuan each day. Please be aware that the journey duration on a normal-speed train is 32½–37 hours, which is quite a long time. And it takes 11 hours to travel form Guangzhou to Taiyuan by high-speed trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,480 kilometers (1,541 miles)
- Terminals: Guangzhou Railway Station / Guangzhou East Railway Station, Taiyuan Railway Station
- Duration: 32½–37 hours for normal trains, 11 hours for high-speed trains
- Main stops: Huizhou, Shijiazhuang
Guangzhou to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 16th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G696 | 06:13 | 17:04 | 10h 51m |
Taiyuan to Guangzhou High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 16th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G695 | 11:20 | 21:22 | 10h 2m |
Guangzhou to Taiyuan High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | Soft Class | Hard Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$410 (CNY2,807) | US$204 (CNY1,393) | US$128 (CNY870) |
Guangzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 16th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K729 | 14:48 | 23:24+1 | 32 h 36 min |
| K238 | 17:58 | 06:42+2 | 36 h 44 min |
Guangzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 16th, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K729 | 14:44 | 23:24 (next day) | 32h 40m |
| K238 | 17:58 | 06:24 (next two days) | 36h 26m |
- Please note: The timetable is just for your reference.
- If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Taiyuan to Guangzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 8, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K730 | 20:49 | 05:01 (next two days) | 32h 12m |
| K237 | 23:19 | 09:38 (next two days) | 34h 19m |
Guangzhou to Taiyuan Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$106 (CNY718.5) | US$68 (CNY455.5) | US$41 (CNY268.5) |
Travel Tips
Considering the long journey duration on a normal-speed train, you can take a high-speed train from Guangzhou to Xi’an and then take a high-speed train from Xi’an to Taiyuan.
You can also consider taking a flight. There are six pairs of flights between Guangzhou and Taiyuan every day and the journey duration is about 3 hours. The full airfare is about 1,400 CNY.
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 60% off in April 2023.
