Guangzhou to Nanjing Train
广州 → 南京
Guangzhou to Nanjing takes between 6 hours 9 minutes and 23 hours 21 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 15:01. 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 Nanjing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.
Direct Train Schedule
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1551 | 06:18Guangzhou South | 13:33Nanjing South | 7h15m |
| G1554 | 06:18Guangzhou South | 13:33Nanjing South | 7h15m |
| G1743 | 06:56Guangzhou South | 14:50Nanjing South | 7h54m |
| G1746 | 06:56Guangzhou South | 14:50Nanjing South | 7h54m |
| K528 | 08:19Guangzhou Baiyun | 07:40Nanjing | 23h21m |
| T152 | 10:43Guangzhou Baiyun | 08:47Nanjing | 22h04m |
| G3072 | 11:44Guangzhou East | 21:46Nanjing South | 10h02m |
| G3072 | 12:09Guangzhouxintang | 21:46Nanjing South | 9h37m |
| G638 | 14:48Guangzhou South | 22:32Nanjing South | 7h44m |
| G383 | 15:01Guangzhou South | 21:10Nanjing South | 6h09m |
| G386 | 15:01Guangzhou South | 21:10Nanjing South | 6h09m |
Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.
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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Nanjing
Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Nanjing. Not every station below is served by every direct train.
Railway Stations in Guangzhou
- Used by direct trains in this timetableMetro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
- Other railway station in GuangzhouMetro Line 2Metro Line 5
- Used by direct trains in this timetableMetro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
- Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云Used by direct trains in this timetableMetro Line 12
- Other railway station in GuangzhouMetro Line 9
- Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城Other railway station in Guangzhou
- Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山Other railway station in Guangzhou
- Used by direct trains in this timetable
- Other railway station in Guangzhou
Railway Stations in Nanjing
- Used by direct trains in this timetableMetro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3
- Nanjing南京Used by direct trains in this timetableMetro Line 1Metro Line 3
At a Glance
| Route | Guangzhou (广州) to Nanjing (南京) |
|---|---|
| Interactive route map | Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network. |
| Direct services | 11 |
| Fastest journey | 6 hours 9 minutes on G383 (15:01 to 21:10) |
| First train | 06:18 G1554 from Guangzhou South |
| Last train | 15:01 G386 from Guangzhou South |
| Departure stations on timetable | Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Xintang |
| Arrival stations on timetable | Nanjing South, Nanjing |
| Train types in snapshot | G, K, T |
| Reference fares | Business class from ¥1872, First class from ¥984, Second class from ¥643, Soft sleeper from ¥574, Hard sleeper from ¥328, Hard seat from ¥192, No seat from ¥192. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026. |
| Timetable snapshot | October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel. |
Route FAQ
How long is the Guangzhou to Nanjing train?
The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h09m. 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 Nanjing.
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.