Which stations serve Guangzhou and Xining?

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

Guangzhou to Xining Train

广州 → 西宁

Guangzhou to Xining takes between 8 hours 33 minutes and 9 hours 14 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 08:05 and the last at 11:10. 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 Xining. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z135	08:05Guangzhoubaiyun	17:19Xining	9h14m
Z264	09:26Guangzhoubaiyun	17:59Xining	8h33m
Z230	11:10Guangzhou North	19:46Xining	8h36m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Xining

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

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable
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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Xining (西宁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	8 hours 33 minutes on Z264 (09:26 to 17:59)
First train	08:05 Z135 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Last train	11:10 Z230 from Guangzhou North
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Arrival stations on timetable	Xining
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Xining train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 8h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Guangzhou and Xining.

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.