Which stations serve Guangzhou and Xi'an?

Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun serve Guangzhou; Xi'an North serve Xi'an.

Guangzhou to Xi'an Train

广州 → 西安

Guangzhou South to Xi'an North takes between 7 hours 1 minute and 12 hours 41 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 08:51 and the last at 15:05. 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 Xi'an. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G842	08:51Guangzhou South	18:25Xi'an North	9h34m
G404	09:49Guangzhou South	16:50Xi'an North	7h01m
G2240	09:57Guangzhou South	22:38Xi'an North	12h41m
G846	10:02Guangzhou South	19:27Xi'an North	9h25m
G914	10:17Guangzhou South	20:04Xi'an North	9h47m
G1165	11:11Guangzhou South	20:33Xi'an North	9h22m
G838	11:41Guangzhou South	21:14Xi'an North	9h33m
G830	13:24Guangzhou South	23:14Xi'an North	9h50m
G410	15:05Guangzhou South	22:32Xi'an North	7h27m

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 Xi'an

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Xi'an. 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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 12

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an North西安北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	7 hours 1 minute on G404 (09:49 to 16:50)
First train	08:51 G842 from Guangzhou South
Last train	15:05 G410 from Guangzhou South
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an North
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 7h01m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Guangzhou and Xi'an.

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.