Which stations serve Guangzhou and Hangzhou?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun serve Guangzhou; Hangzhou East, Jiande serve Hangzhou.

Guangzhou to Hangzhou Train

广州 → 杭州

Guangzhou to Hangzhou takes between 5 hours 40 minutes and 14 hours 38 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 08:27 and the last at 18:13. 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 Hangzhou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

Plan a complete rail itinerary with stops, transfers and stations on this interactive route map.Open Full Railway Map →

From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G246	08:27Guangzhou South	14:16Hangzhou East	5h49m
G1181	08:41Guangzhou South	18:19Jiande	9h38m
D3121	10:38Guangzhou East	22:40Hangzhou East	12h02m
G2861	11:10Guangzhou	19:54Jiande	8h44m
G3072	11:44Guangzhou East	19:40Jiande	7h56m
G248	11:50Guangzhou	18:36Hangzhou East	6h46m
G1302	13:19Guangzhou South	20:47Hangzhou East	7h28m
G254	15:09Guangzhou South	21:05Hangzhou East	5h56m
G1404	15:51Guangzhou South	23:15Hangzhou East	7h24m
G252	16:14Guangzhou Baiyun	21:54Hangzhou East	5h40m
D100	18:13Guangzhou Baiyun	08:51Hangzhou East	14h38m

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

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

Trip.comhttps://www.trip.com/trains/china/Official 12306https://www.12306.cn/en/index.html

Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Hangzhou

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

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 East广州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhou广州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12

Railway Stations in Hangzhou

Hangzhou East杭州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4Metro Line 6Metro Line 19
Jiande建德
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Hangzhou (杭州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	5 hours 40 minutes on G252 (16:14 to 21:54)
First train	08:27 G246 from Guangzhou South
Last train	18:13 D100 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Hangzhou East, Jiande
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Hangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h40m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Guangzhou and Hangzhou.

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.