Which station should I use for Baiyun Airport T3?
Use Baiyun Airport East. The station is inside the T3 transportation center on level B2, and the airport says it is about a 3-5 minute walk to the terminal.
Airport by train and metro
How to Get to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport by Train and Metro
Use Guangzhou East Ring Intercity to reach Baiyun Airport East for T3 or Baiyun Airport North for T2. From cities without a direct train, transfer through Guangzhou South and the connected Panyu station.
Direct routes to Baiyun Airport East
Select an origin to highlight its rail path and compare the current direct schedule.
Purple line is a route-planner reference for the rail network, not the exact route of one train.
Baiyun Airport East serves T3 and is inside the T3 transportation center on level B2.
Baiyun Airport North serves T2 and is on the first floor of the T2 transportation center.
Baiyun Airport South serves T1, but T1 is closed for renovation and the South station is temporarily suspended.
12306 search mapping: Baiyun Airport East = baiyunjichangdong (T3).
12306 search mapping: Baiyun Airport North = baiyunjichangbei (T2).
12306 search mapping: Baiyun Airport South = baiyunjichangnan (T1; currently suspended).
Guangzhou South has a walking transfer to the intercity Panyu station.
Travelers without direct airport intercity service from their city can transfer via Guangzhou South and Panyu.
Always check whether the flight departs from T2 or T3 before choosing the airport station.
Quick answer
For T3, take Guangzhou East Ring Intercity to Baiyun Airport East. For T2, use Baiyun Airport North. If your city has no direct airport intercity, travel to Guangzhou South, walk to the connected Panyu station, then continue by intercity to Baiyun Airport East. T1 is closed for renovation and Baiyun Airport South is not currently in use.
Direct routes at a glance
Based on the current 12306 snapshot| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou South / Panyu广州南 / 番禺 | Panyu | 29 | 41m | 06:37 | 21:03 |
| Guangzhou - Pazhou广州·琶洲 | Pazhou | 53 | 29m | 06:30 | 21:32 |
| Guangzhou - Keyunlu广州·科韵路 | Keyunlu | 53 | 23m | 06:35 | 21:38 |
| Shenzhen深圳 | Shenzhen North | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Zhuhai珠海 | Zhuhai | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Shantou汕头 | Shantou | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Foshan佛山 | Foshan West | 29 | 1h06m | 06:00 | 20:27 |
| Shaoguan韶关 | Shaoguan | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Zhanjiang湛江 | Zhanjiang West | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Zhaoqing肇庆 | Zhaoqing | 17 | 2h59m | 07:00 | 19:08 |
| Jiangmen江门 | Jiangmen | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Maoming茂名 | Maoming | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Huizhou惠州 | Huizhou North | 2 | 2h05m | 11:25 | 16:45 |
| Meizhou梅州 | Meizhou West | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Shanwei汕尾 | Shanwei | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Heyuan河源 | Heyuan East | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Yangjiang阳江 | Yangjiang | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Qingyuan清远 | Qingcheng | 1 | 1h16m | 21:49 | 21:49 |
| Dongguan东莞 | Dongguan West | 26 | 52m | 06:47 | 20:58 |
| Zhongshan中山 | Zhongshan | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Chaozhou潮州 | Chaoshan | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Jieyang揭阳 | Puning | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Yunfu云浮 | Yunfu East | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Hong Kong香港 | Hong Kong West Kowloon | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
| Macau澳门 | Zhuhai | No direct snapshot | Via Guangzhou South / Panyu | -- | -- |
Choose the airport station by terminal, then choose the city route
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport now has direct intercity rail stations at the airport. Baiyun Airport East serves T3, while Baiyun Airport North serves T2.
Terminal 1 is closed for renovation, and Baiyun Airport South is temporarily out of service. Travelers should check whether their flight uses T2 or T3 before choosing a station.
Baiyun Airport East is the main station for T3, while Baiyun Airport North serves T2. Terminal 1 is closed for renovation, and Baiyun Airport South is temporarily unavailable, so travelers should confirm their terminal before choosing a train.
For 12306 searches, use these exact mappings: Baiyun Airport East = baiyunjichangdong; Baiyun Airport North = baiyunjichangbei; Baiyun Airport South = baiyunjichangnan. The English labels shown in this guide are for identification and may not match the station-search format on the official ticketing system.
Travelers starting inside Guangzhou can board the East Ring Intercity at Panyu, Pazhou or Keyunlu and continue directly toward the airport.
Cities such as Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhaoqing, Huizhou and parts of Qingyuan have direct East Ring Intercity service to the airport. Travelers should still compare departure times because some direct services are infrequent.
For most other cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, the practical route is a high-speed train to Guangzhou South, a walking transfer to the connected Panyu station, and then East Ring Intercity to Baiyun Airport East or North.
Metro remains a useful fallback from Guangzhou. For T3, official guidance directs passengers to Metro Lines 3 or 9 and the airport shuttle connection at Gaozeng. Verify live operating details before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Which station should I use for Baiyun Airport T2?
Use Baiyun Airport North. It is located on the first floor of the T2 transportation center and connects directly with the terminal.
How should I search for these stations on 12306?
Use these exact 12306 search mappings: Baiyun Airport East = baiyunjichangdong; Baiyun Airport North = baiyunjichangbei; Baiyun Airport South = baiyunjichangnan. Baiyun Airport South remains unavailable while T1 is closed for renovation.
Can I currently use Baiyun Airport South for T1?
No. T1 closed for renovation on May 7, 2026, and its domestic flights moved to T3. Metro Airport South and intercity Baiyun Airport South are temporarily suspended. Check the terminal shown on your ticket.
How do I transfer from Guangzhou South to the airport?
Guangzhou South is connected by walking transfer to the intercity Panyu station. From Panyu, take Guangzhou East Ring Intercity toward Baiyun Airport East for T3 or Baiyun Airport North for T2.
Where can I board the airport intercity inside Guangzhou?
Pazhou and Keyunlu are useful city-center stations with direct trains to Baiyun Airport East. Panyu is also available and connects with Guangzhou South by walking transfer.
What if my city has no direct train to the airport?
Take a high-speed train to Guangzhou South, walk to Panyu station, and continue by East Ring Intercity to the airport. This applies to many cities across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.
Is there a metro option for T3?
Yes. Guangzhou Metro Lines 3 and 9 connect with the airport shuttle bus at Gaozeng. Official guidance lists the airport shuttle as a lower-cost option from Gaozeng to T3. Verify the latest operating details with Guangzhou Metro before travel.
Sources
- China Railway 12306Official live schedules and ticket booking.
- Guangzhou government T1 transfer and T3 access guideOfficial station-to-terminal guidance and current T1 closure information.
- Guangdong government guide to Baiyun Airport T3Official guidance on Guangzhou South, Panyu station, East Ring Intercity and T3.
- Guangdong Transport Department T3 access guideOfficial terminal and station locations, including Airport South, North and East.
