The average train between Shantou and Xingtai takes 23h 29m and the fastest train takes 22h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Shantou to Xingtai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Shantou and Xingtai. The earliest departure is at 3:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Shantou is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Xingtai at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Guangzhou South station and take an average of 23h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Xingtai. However, there are services departing from Shantou station and arriving at Xingtai station via Guangzhou South station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
Shantou to Xingtai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.
Shantou to Xingtai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xingtai station.
The distance between Shantou and Xingtai is 1,537.5 km. The road distance is 2,369 km.
You can take a train from Shantou to Xingtai via Guangzhou South station and Shijiazhuang in around 11h 52m.