Putian to Guangzhou by train
Guangzhou lies 638 km (397 mi) south-west of Putian, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 20 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 779 km (484 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Putian | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.5 million | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Lim railway station, Putiandong Railway Station | Guangzhoubaiyun Railway Station, Xiaoping Station, Shangbu Station |
| Postal codes | 351100 | 510000 |
Where to book trains from Putian to Guangzhou
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Staying in Guangzhou
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (442), and 92 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 94,254 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guangzhou from Putian?
638 km (397 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Putian; by road roughly 779 km (484 mi).
How long does it take to get from Putian to Guangzhou by train?
About 3 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Putian and Guangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.