Which stations serve Beijing and Guangzhou?

Beijing West serve Beijing; Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun serve Guangzhou.

Beijing to Guangzhou Train

北京 → 广州

Beijing to Guangzhou takes between 7 hours 17 minutes and 21 hours 42 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 07:26 and the last at 20:23. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1025	07:26Beijing West	18:02Guangzhou South	10h36m
G301	08:00Beijing West	15:36Guangzhou South	7h36m
G1579	08:32Beijing West	19:18Guangzhou South	10h46m
D35	09:17Beijing West	06:43Guangzhou Baiyun	21h26m
G381	10:00Beijing West	17:17Guangzhou South	7h17m
G1043	10:15Beijing West	20:55Guangzhou South	10h40m
G1051	12:26Beijing West	22:49Guangzhou South	10h23m
G305	14:00Beijing West	21:43Guangzhou South	7h43m
Z501	20:23Beijing West	18:05Guangzhou Baiyun	21h42m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Beijing and Guangzhou

Compare the railway stations used to reach Beijing and Guangzhou. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Beijing

Beijing West北京西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 7Metro Line 9

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12

At a Glance

Route	Beijing (北京) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	7 hours 17 minutes on G381 (10:00 to 17:17)
First train	07:26 G1025 from Beijing West
Last train	20:23 Z501 from Beijing West
Departure stations on timetable	Beijing West
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Train types in snapshot	G, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Beijing to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h17m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Beijing and Guangzhou.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.