Shantou to Meizhou by train
Meizhou lies 118 km (74 mi) north-west of Shantou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 37 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 145 km (90 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shantou | Meizhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.8 million | 992,351 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Meizhou Railway Station, Xingning Railway Station |
| Postal codes | 515000 | 514000 |
Where to book trains from Shantou to Meizhou
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Staying in Meizhou
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 84 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Meizhou from Shantou?
118 km (74 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shantou; by road roughly 145 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shantou to Meizhou by train?
About 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shantou and Meizhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Meizhou?
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou, bookable on this site.
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.