Which stations serve Guangzhou and Sanya?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Sanya serve Sanya.

Guangzhou to Sanya Train

广州 → 三亚

Guangzhou Baiyun to Sanya takes between 16 hours 20 minutes and 16 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 18:30 and the last at 20:24. 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 Sanya. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z501	18:30Guangzhou Baiyun	10:50Sanya	16h20m
Z504	18:30Guangzhou Baiyun	10:50Sanya	16h20m
Z8006	20:24Guangzhou Baiyun	13:10Sanya	16h46m
Z8007	20:24Guangzhou Baiyun	13:10Sanya	16h46m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Sanya

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou South广州南
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
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
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Sanya

Sanya三亚
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Sanya (三亚)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	16 hours 20 minutes on Z501 (18:30 to 10:50)
First train	18:30 Z504 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Last train	20:24 Z8007 from Guangzhou Baiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Sanya
Train types in snapshot	Z
Reference fares	Luxury soft sleeper from ¥987.50, Soft sleeper from ¥612.50, Hard sleeper from ¥389.50, Hard seat from ¥223.50, No seat from ¥223.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Sanya train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 16h20m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Guangzhou and Sanya.

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.