Guangzhou to Xiangtan Train

广州 → 湘潭

Guangzhou to Xiangtan takes between 2 hours 39 minutes and 8 hours 46 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 17 direct services, with the first train at 07:27 and the last at 21:43. 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 Xiangtan. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
17 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G605807:27Guangzhou South10:53Xiangtanbei3h26m
G605010:21Guangzhou13:56Xiangtanbei3h35m
K48611:44Guangzhou North19:39Xiangtan7h55m
K20212:42Guangzhoubaiyun20:45Xiangtan8h03m
K81112:55Guangzhoubaiyun21:14Xiangtan8h19m
G606513:11Guangzhou South15:50Xiangtanbei2h39m
K35613:20Guangzhou North22:06Xiangtan8h46m
G615614:44Guangzhou South17:45Xiangtanbei3h01m
G615614:44Guangzhou South18:05Shaoshannan3h21m
K68514:45Guangzhou North22:35Xiangtan7h50m
G606215:15Guangzhou South18:14Xiangtanbei2h59m
G606816:54Guangzhou South19:54Xiangtanbei3h
G606816:54Guangzhou South20:10Shaoshannan3h16m
G618817:05Guangzhou20:42Xiangtanbei3h37m
G618018:01Guangzhou South21:25Shaoshannan3h24m
G604218:18Guangzhou South21:45Xiangtanbei3h27m
K926021:43Guangzhou North05:39Xiangtan7h56m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Xiangtan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Xiangtan. 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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
  • Guangzhou North广州北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 12

Railway Stations in Xiangtan

At a Glance

RouteGuangzhou (广州) to Xiangtan (湘潭)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services17
Fastest journey2 hours 39 minutes on G6065 (13:11 to 15:50)
First train07:27 G6058 from Guangzhou South
Last train21:43 K9260 from Guangzhou North
Departure stations on timetableGuangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou North, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetableXiangtan North, Xiangtan, Shaoshan South
Train types in snapshotG, K
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Xiangtan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h39m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 17 direct services between Guangzhou and Xiangtan.

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.