Trains to Guangzhou
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Guangzhou: Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station, Xiaoping Station, Shangbu Station, Huangbei station, Hengsha station, Tianpingjia station, Jinfeng station, Huanghuagang station, Tai-sha-tau Railway Station, Baiyun Airport South railway station, Tianhe East railway station, Shiweitang Railway Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Guangzhou
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou to Nantou | China | 44 km (27 mi) | about 14 min |
| Guangzhou to Shaping | China | 49 km (30 mi) | about 15 min |
| Guangzhou to Dongguan | China | 52 km (32 mi) | about 16 min |
| Guangzhou to Humen | China | 55 km (34 mi) | about 17 min |
| Guangzhou to Shilong | China | 61 km (38 mi) | about 19 min |
| Guangzhou to Jiangmen | China | 62 km (38 mi) | about 19 min |
| Guangzhou to Zhongshan | China | 67 km (42 mi) | about 21 min |
| Guangzhou to Qingyuan | China | 69 km (43 mi) | about 21 min |
| Guangzhou to Shajing | China | 71 km (44 mi) | about 22 min |
| Guangzhou to Zhaoqing | China | 81 km (50 mi) | about 25 min |
| Guangzhou to Bao'an | China | 90 km (56 mi) | about 28 min |
| Guangzhou to Zhuhai | China | 99 km (61 mi) | about 31 min |
| Guangzhou to Shanghai | China | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Guangzhou to Chongqing | China | 978 km (608 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Guangzhou to Chengdu | China | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 6 h 28 min |
| Guangzhou to Shenzhen | China | 105 km (65 mi) | about 33 min |
| Guangzhou to Wuhan | China | 836 km (520 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Guangzhou to Xi’an | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 6 h 50 min |
| Guangzhou to Hangzhou | China | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 5 h 30 min |
| Guangzhou to Hefei | China | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Guangzhou have?
Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station, Xiaoping Station, Shangbu Station, Huangbei station, Hengsha station, Tianpingjia station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.