Which stations serve Guangzhou and Nanjing?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun serve Guangzhou; Nanjing South serve Nanjing.

Guangzhou to Nanjing Train

广州 → 南京

Guangzhou to Nanjing takes between 6 hours 9 minutes and 10 hours 2 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 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.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1551	06:18Guangzhou South	13:33Nanjing South	7h15m
G1743	06:56Guangzhou South	14:50Nanjing South	7h54m
G3072	11:44Guangzhou East	21:46Nanjing South	10h02m
G638	14:48Guangzhou South	22:32Nanjing South	7h44m
G383	15:01Guangzhou South	21:10Nanjing South	6h09m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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 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

Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou East广州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 12

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

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	5
Fastest journey	6 hours 9 minutes on G383 (15:01 to 21:10)
First train	06:18 G1551 from Guangzhou South
Last train	15:01 G383 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanjing South
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 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 5 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.