Foshan to Shantou Train

佛山 → 汕头

Foshan to Shantou takes between 2 hours 44 minutes and 4 hours 1 minute by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 16 direct services, with the first train at 11:18 and the last at 19:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Foshan and Shantou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
16 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G513411:18Foshan14:14Shantounan2h56m
G513411:18Foshan14:27Shantou3h09m
G513411:18Foshan14:02Chaonan2h44m
G513613:59Foshan16:51Shantounan2h52m
G513613:59Foshan17:03Shantou3h04m
G293114:11Foshan West17:46Shantou3h35m
G293414:11Foshan West17:46Shantou3h35m
G303714:58Foshan West18:22Shantou3h24m
G304014:58Foshan West18:22Shantou3h24m
G293515:11Foshan West19:12Shantou4h01m
G293815:11Foshan West19:12Shantou4h01m
G293515:11Foshan West18:55Chaonan3h44m
G293815:11Foshan West18:55Chaonan3h44m
G513816:41Foshan19:48Shantounan3h07m
G513816:41Foshan20:01Shantou3h20m
G514019:34Foshan22:31Shantou2h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Foshan and Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Foshan

  • Foshan佛山
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Foshan Metro Line 3
  • Foshan West佛山西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Foshan Metro Line 3

Railway Stations in Shantou

  • Shantou South汕头南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Shantou汕头
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaonan潮南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteFoshan (佛山) to Shantou (汕头)
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Direct services16
Fastest journey2 hours 44 minutes on G5134 (11:18 to 14:02)
First train11:18 G5134 from Foshan
Last train19:34 G5140 from Foshan
Departure stations on timetableFoshan, Foshan West
Arrival stations on timetableShantou South, Shantou, Chaonan
Train types in snapshotG
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Foshan to Shantou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 16 direct services between Foshan and Shantou.

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.