Which stations serve Guangzhou and Kaifeng?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhoubaiyun serve Guangzhou; Lankaonan, Lankao, Kaifeng, Kaifengbei serve Kaifeng.

Guangzhou to Kaifeng Train

广州 → 开封

Guangzhou to Kaifeng takes between 7 hours 9 minutes and 22 hours 33 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 06:51 and the last at 08:47. 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 Kaifeng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G942	06:51Guangzhou South	14:11Lankaonan	7h20m
G943	06:51Guangzhou South	14:11Lankaonan	7h20m
K1160	08:12Guangzhoubaiyun	06:45Lankao	22h33m
K1161	08:12Guangzhoubaiyun	06:45Lankao	22h33m
K1160	08:12Guangzhoubaiyun	06:12Kaifeng	22h
K1161	08:12Guangzhoubaiyun	06:12Kaifeng	22h
G3786	08:47Guangzhou South	16:14Lankaonan	7h27m
G3787	08:47Guangzhou South	16:14Lankaonan	7h27m
G3786	08:47Guangzhou South	15:56Kaifengbei	7h09m
G3787	08:47Guangzhou South	15:56Kaifengbei	7h09m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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 Guangzhou and Kaifeng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Kaifeng. 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 Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12

Railway Stations in Kaifeng

Lankao South兰考南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Lankao兰考
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng开封
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Kaifeng North开封北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Kaifeng (开封)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	7 hours 9 minutes on G3786 (08:47 to 15:56)
First train	06:51 G943 from Guangzhou South
Last train	08:47 G3787 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Lankao South, Lankao, Kaifeng, Kaifeng North
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Kaifeng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h09m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Guangzhou and Kaifeng.

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.