Which stations serve Guangzhou and Macheng?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Macheng, Machengbei serve Macheng.

Guangzhou to Macheng Train

广州 → 麻城

Guangzhou to Macheng takes between 4 hours 57 minutes and 17 hours 36 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 06:18 and the last at 18:57. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1551	06:18Guangzhou South	11:29Machengbei	5h11m
G1743	06:56Guangzhou South	12:27Machengbei	5h31m
G1748	07:02Guangzhou South	12:05Machengbei	5h03m
K729	08:00Guangzhoubaiyun	01:30Macheng	17h30m
G1181	08:41Guangzhou South	13:38Machengbei	4h57m
K302	10:00Guangzhoubaiyun	03:36Macheng	17h36m
K4739	11:38Guangzhoubaiyun	04:50Macheng	17h12m
G638	14:48Guangzhou South	20:13Machengbei	5h25m
G650	16:08Guangzhou	21:28Machengbei	5h20m
T226	18:19Guangzhoubaiyun	08:53Macheng	14h34m
Z168	18:57Guangzhoubaiyun	09:43Macheng	14h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Macheng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Macheng. 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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou North广州北
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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 Macheng

Macheng麻城
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Macheng North麻城北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Macheng (麻城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	4 hours 57 minutes on G1181 (08:41 to 13:38)
First train	06:18 G1551 from Guangzhou South
Last train	18:57 Z168 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou
Arrival stations on timetable	Macheng North, Macheng
Train types in snapshot	G, K, T, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Macheng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h57m. 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 Macheng.

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.