Which stations serve Foshan and Shantou?

Foshan, Foshan West serve Foshan; Shantou, Shantounan serve Shantou.

Foshan to Shantou Train

佛山 → 汕头

Foshan to Shantou takes between 2 hours 52 minutes and 3 hours 35 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 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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From

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G5134	11:18Foshan	14:14Shantounan	2h56m
G5136	13:59Foshan	16:51Shantounan	2h52m
G2931	14:11Foshan West	17:46Shantou	3h35m
G3037	14:58Foshan West	18:22Shantou	3h24m
G5138	16:49Foshan	19:48Shantounan	2h59m
G5140	19:34Foshan	22:31Shantou	2h57m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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汕头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shantou South汕头南
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Foshan (佛山) to Shantou (汕头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	2 hours 52 minutes on G5136 (13:59 to 16:51)
First train	11:18 G5134 from Foshan
Last train	19:34 G5140 from Foshan
Departure stations on timetable	Foshan, Foshan West
Arrival stations on timetable	Shantou South, Shantou
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 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 2h52m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 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.