Guangzhou to Shantou Train

广州 → 汕头

Guangzhou to Shantou takes between 1 hour 27 minutes and 3 hours 49 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 295 direct services, with the first train at 06:33 and the last at 21:36. 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 Shantou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
295 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 295 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D714506:33Guangzhou East09:39Shantou3h06m
D714806:33Guangzhou East09:39Shantou3h06m
D714506:33Guangzhou East08:52Chaoyang2h19m
D714806:33Guangzhou East08:52Chaoyang2h19m
G634906:41Guangzhou South09:00Chaoyang2h19m
G635206:41Guangzhou South09:00Chaoyang2h19m
D714506:58Guangzhouxintang09:39Shantou2h41m
D714806:58Guangzhouxintang09:39Shantou2h41m
D714506:58Guangzhouxintang08:52Chaoyang1h54m
D714806:58Guangzhouxintang08:52Chaoyang1h54m
C721707:07Guangzhou South10:03Shantou2h56m
C722007:07Guangzhou South10:03Shantou2h56m
C721707:07Guangzhou South09:20Chaoyang2h13m
C722007:07Guangzhou South09:20Chaoyang2h13m
G304207:17Guangzhou East09:30Shantou2h13m
G304207:42Guangzhouxintang09:30Shantou1h48m
G304407:53Guangzhou East09:52Shantou1h59m
G842608:15Guangzhou East10:42Shantou2h27m
G842608:15Guangzhou East10:25Chaonan2h10m
G304408:18Guangzhouxintang09:52Shantou1h34m
D715308:30Guangzhou East11:54Shantou3h24m
D715608:30Guangzhou East11:54Shantou3h24m
D715308:30Guangzhou East11:06Chaoyang2h36m
D715608:30Guangzhou East11:06Chaoyang2h36m
G842608:40Guangzhouxintang10:42Shantou2h02m
G842608:40Guangzhouxintang10:25Chaonan1h45m
D715308:56Guangzhouxintang11:54Shantou2h58m
D715608:56Guangzhouxintang11:54Shantou2h58m
D715308:56Guangzhouxintang11:06Chaoyang2h10m
D715608:56Guangzhouxintang11:06Chaoyang2h10m
G841409:00Guangzhou East10:53Shantou1h53m
G617509:02Guangzhou North12:51Shantou3h49m
G617809:02Guangzhou North12:51Shantou3h49m
G617509:02Guangzhou North12:08Chaoyang3h06m
G617809:02Guangzhou North12:08Chaoyang3h06m
G845009:05Guangzhou East11:28Shantou2h23m
D717309:15Guangzhou East12:14Shantou2h59m
D717609:15Guangzhou East12:14Shantou2h59m
D717309:15Guangzhou East11:31Chaoyang2h16m
D717609:15Guangzhou East11:31Chaoyang2h16m
G513209:16Guangzhou11:37Shantou2h21m
C720109:19Guangzhou South12:22Shantou3h03m
C720409:19Guangzhou South12:22Shantou3h03m
C720109:19Guangzhou South11:36Chaoyang2h17m
C720409:19Guangzhou South11:36Chaoyang2h17m
G617509:25Guangzhou South12:51Shantou3h26m
G617809:25Guangzhou South12:51Shantou3h26m
G841409:25Guangzhouxintang10:53Shantou1h28m
G617509:25Guangzhou South12:08Chaoyang2h43m
G617809:25Guangzhou South12:08Chaoyang2h43m
G513209:28Guangzhou East11:37Shantou2h09m
G845009:30Guangzhouxintang11:28Shantou1h58m
G840209:33Guangzhou East11:42Shantounan2h09m
G840209:33Guangzhou East11:54Shantou2h21m
D717309:40Guangzhouxintang12:14Shantou2h34m
D717609:40Guangzhouxintang12:14Shantou2h34m
D717309:40Guangzhouxintang11:31Chaoyang1h51m
D717609:40Guangzhouxintang11:31Chaoyang1h51m
D716909:48Guangzhou East13:05Shantou3h17m
D717209:48Guangzhou East13:05Shantou3h17m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

  • Guangzhou East广州东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
  • 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
  • Guangzhou North广州北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Guangzhou广州
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 5

Railway Stations in Shantou

  • Shantou汕头
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaoyang潮阳
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaonan潮南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Shantou South汕头南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteGuangzhou (广州) to Shantou (汕头)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services295
Fastest journey1 hour 27 minutes on G8440 (16:25 to 17:52)
First train06:33 D7148 from Guangzhou East
Last train21:36 G8424 from Guangzhouxintang
Departure stations on timetableGuangzhou East, Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou North, Guangzhou
Arrival stations on timetableShantou, Chaoyang, Chaonan, Shantou South
Train types in snapshotD, G, C
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥641, First class from ¥265, Second class from ¥179, No seat from ¥179. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Shantou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h27m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 295 direct services between Guangzhou and Shantou.

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.