Which stations serve Guangzhou and Gucheng?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Gucheng, Guchengbei serve Gucheng.

Guangzhou to Gucheng Train

广州 → 谷城

Guangzhou to Gucheng takes between 7 hours and 7 hours 27 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 06:30 and the last at 10:55. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2172	06:30Guangzhou	13:57Guchengbei	7h27m
G2173	06:30Guangzhou	13:57Guchengbei	7h27m
G2172	06:57Guangzhou North	13:57Guchengbei	7h
G2173	06:57Guangzhou North	13:57Guchengbei	7h
G1040	10:55Guangzhou South	18:19Guchengbei	7h24m
G1041	10:55Guangzhou South	18:19Guchengbei	7h24m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Gucheng

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station 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 Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Gucheng

Gucheng谷城
Other railway station in Gucheng
Gucheng North谷城北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Gucheng (谷城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	7 hours on G2172 (06:57 to 13:57)
First train	06:30 G2173 from Guangzhou
Last train	10:55 G1041 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou, Guangzhou North, Guangzhou South
Arrival stations on timetable	Gucheng North
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Gucheng train?

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

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Guangzhou and Gucheng.

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.