Which stations serve Guangzhou and Ningbo?

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

Guangzhou to Ningbo Train

广州 → 宁波

Guangzhou to Ningbo takes between 8 hours 19 minutes and 23 hours 35 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 10:38 and the last at 19:33. 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 Ningbo. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3121	10:38Guangzhou East	21:38Ningbo	11h
D3124	10:38Guangzhou East	21:38Ningbo	11h
D3121	10:54Guangzhouxintang	21:38Ningbo	10h44m
D3124	10:54Guangzhouxintang	21:38Ningbo	10h44m
K210	16:36Guangzhoubaiyun	16:11Ningbo	23h35m
K211	16:36Guangzhoubaiyun	16:11Ningbo	23h35m
D936	19:23Guangzhou South	04:02Ningbo	8h39m
D937	19:23Guangzhou South	04:02Ningbo	8h39m
D942	19:33Guangzhou South	03:52Ningbo	8h19m
D943	19:33Guangzhou South	03:52Ningbo	8h19m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Ningbo

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Ningbo

Ningbo宁波
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Ningbo Rail Transit Line 2Ningbo Rail Transit Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Ningbo (宁波)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	8 hours 19 minutes on D942 (19:33 to 03:52)
First train	10:38 D3124 from Guangzhou East
Last train	19:33 D943 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou South
Arrival stations on timetable	Ningbo
Train types in snapshot	D, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Ningbo train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h19m. 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 Ningbo.

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.