Which stations serve Guangzhou and Shaodong?

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

Guangzhou to Shaodong Train

广州 → 邵东

Guangzhou to Shaodong takes between 2 hours 58 minutes and 4 hours 15 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 06:36 and the last at 19:12. 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 Shaodong. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G6164	06:36Guangzhou South	09:42Shaodong	3h06m
G6174	07:44Guangzhou South	10:42Shaodong	2h58m
G6358	10:22Guangzhouxintang	13:53Shaodong	3h31m
G6168	11:31Guangzhou South	14:33Shaodong	3h02m
G6160	12:01Guangzhou	16:16Shaodong	4h15m
G9646	12:24Guangzhou South	15:22Shaodong	2h58m
G6028	14:33Guangzhou South	17:48Shaodong	3h15m
G6140	15:12Guangzhoubaiyun	18:14Shaodong	3h02m
G6152	16:00Guangzhou South	19:14Shaodong	3h14m
G6134	19:12Guangzhou	22:17Shaodong	3h05m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Shaodong

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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 Shaodong

Shaodong邵东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Shaodong (邵东)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	2 hours 58 minutes on G6174 (07:44 to 10:42)
First train	06:36 G6164 from Guangzhou South
Last train	19:12 G6134 from Guangzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Shaodong
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Shaodong train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h58m. 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 Shaodong.

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.