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Guangzhou Train Schedules

Guangzhou Train Schedules

Written by FabioUpdated Apr. 11, 2023

Guangzhou Railway Station
Guangzhou Railway Station is the largest station in southern China, connecting other major cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, Chongqing, and Lhasa, for example. High-speed trains shuttle between Guangzhou and Shenzhen 6 times a day.

Guangzhou East Railway Station
Guangzhou East was the first station in China to run high-speed trains. Recognized as an important hub on the internal railway network and one of the most important stations in Pearl River Delta Area, it’s responsible for the Guangzhou to Shenzhen line, the Guangzhou to Kowloon line and the Guangzhou to Shantou line.

Guangzhou South Railway Station
Guangzhou South is a comprehensive transfer center, where passengers can change between high-speed trains to/from cities in Guangdong Province such as Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, and Zhaoqing and to/from major cities nationwide such as Beijing, Xi’an, Wuhan, and Chengdu.

Notes:
You may take Metro Line 8 at your convenience, to the Canton Fair Complex.
You can exit from Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station on Line 8 to reach whichever Fair section you are aiming for, as follows:

  • Exit A of Metro Xingangdong Station for Section A of the Fair complex,
  • Exit A or Exit B of Metro Pazhou Station for Section B of the Fair Complex, or
  • Exit C of Metro Pazhou Station for Section C of the Fair Complex.
     
  • Train tickets to Guangzhou will not be easy to buy from Sept 30 to Oct 10th every year, because of the National Day Holiday. Please make bookings well in advance.

Guangzhou South Station to Major Cities

(Last Updated on April 11th, 2023)

From To Popular Train(s) Travel Time Prospect Price
Guangzhou South Railway Station Beijing West G336, G82, G338 8h to 10h 1st Class: $225
2nd Class: $141
Shanghai Hongqiao G818, G1302, G1306 7h to 8h 1st Class: $190
2nd Class: $116
Shenzhen North G6349, G6301, G6215 29m to 35m 1st Class: $15
2nd Class: $11
Hangzhou West G1404 7h 23m 1st Class: $185
2nd Class: $116
Chongqing North G1852, G1822, G1864 9h to 10h 1st Class: $190
2nd Class: $120
Changsha South G1408, G336, G280 3 hours 1st Class: $74
2nd Class: $46
Guiyang North G2820, D214, G1874 5h to 7h 1st Class: $68
2nd Class: $43
Hefei South G1748, G1184, G650 6h30m 1st Class: $139
2nd Class: $87
Nanjing South G1554, G1744, G638 7h to 8h 1st Class: $151
2nd Class: $94
Guilin North G2944, G2896, G2952 3h 28m 1st Class: $35
2nd Class: $22
Xi'an North G834, G822, G830 8h to 9h 1st Class: $201
2nd Class: $126
Wuhan G696, G1312, G1004 4h to 5h 1st Class: $77
2nd Class: $49

Guangzhou Station to Major Cities

(Last Updated on April 11th, 2023)

From To Popular Train(s) Travel Time Prospect Price
Guangzhou Railway Station Beijing West Z503, Z837 23 hours Soft Sleeper: $112
Hard Sleeper:: $64
Shanghai South K513, K829 21h to 24h Soft Sleeper: $84
Hard Sleeper:: $50
Shenzhen C7121, C7083, C7119, etc. 1h to 2h 1st Class: $15
2nd Class: $12
Hangzhou South K513, K829, T871 17h to 23h Soft Sleeper: $78
Hard Sleeper:: $46
Chongqing North K811, K203, K193 19h to 24h Soft Sleeper: $82
Hard Sleeper:: $47
Changsha Z265, T121, T881 9.5 hours Soft Sleeper: $50
Hard Sleeper:: $27
Nanjing K829, T153 25h to 27h Soft Sleeper: $96
Hard Sleeper:: $53
Xi'an Z135, Z265, K1297 24h to 29h Soft Sleeper: $106
Hard Sleeper:: $61
Wuhan T367, T121, T251 12h to 13h Soft Sleeper: $66
Hard Sleeper:: $38

Guangzhou North Station to Major Cities

(Last Updated on April 11th, 2023)

From To Popular Train(s) Travel Time Prospect Price
Guangzhou North Railway Station Shanghai Hongqiao G1302 8h 6m 1st Class: $185
2nd Class: $113
Shenzhen North G6035, G6075, G1009 1 hour 1st Class: $20
2nd Class: $14
Hangzhou East G1302 7h 2m 1st Class: $185
2nd Class: $116
Chongqing North K486, K1172, K776 19h to 22h Soft Sleeper: $76
Hard Sleeper:: $44
Changsha South G544, G1008, G1406 2h 30m 1st Class: $69
2nd Class: $43
Xi'an North K1348, Z230 22h to 27h Soft Sleeper: $101
Hard Sleeper:: $59
Wuhan G1002, G826, G1132, 4h to 5h 1st Class: $104
2nd Class: $65

Guangzhou East Station to Major Cities

(Last Updated on April 11th, 2023)

From To Popular Train(s) Travel Time Prospect Price
Guangzhou East Railway Station Shanghai Hongqiao Z697 17h 17m Soft Sleeper: $96
Hard Sleeper: $53
Shenzhen North D7113, G6551, D7161 1h 27m 1st Class: $15
2nd Class: $12
Hangzhou South Z697 15h 9m Soft Sleeper: $88
Hard Sleeper: $50
Changsha South Z11, Z237, Z169 9 hours Soft Sleeper: $50
Hard Sleeper: $27
Hefei South K675, T219 19h to 22h 1st Class: $80
2nd Class: $52
Wuhan Z11, Z237, Z169 12h to 13h Soft Sleeper: $66
Hard Sleeper: $38
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