Guangzhou to Tongshan by train
Tongshan lies 1,288 km (800 mi) north of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 44 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,571 km (976 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guangzhou | Tongshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 329,661 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station, Xiaoping Station, Shangbu Station | Shatang Railway Station, Qianting Railway Station, Jiahezhai Railway Station |
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Common questions
How far is Tongshan from Guangzhou?
1,288 km (800 mi) in a straight line, north of Guangzhou; by road roughly 1,571 km (976 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Tongshan by train?
About 6 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Tongshan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.