Which stations serve Guangzhou and Xuchang?

Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou; Xuchang, Xuchangbei, Xuchangdong serve Xuchang.

Guangzhou to Xuchang Train

广州 → 许昌

Guangzhou to Xuchang takes between 5 hours 2 minutes and 20 hours 13 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 16 direct services, with the first train at 07:17 and the last at 20:43. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

16 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G696	07:17Guangzhou South	13:17Xuchangdong	6h
G2056	07:58Guangzhou South	14:16Xuchangdong	6h18m
G1580	08:08Guangzhou South	15:03Xuchangdong	6h55m
K1160	08:12Guangzhoubaiyun	03:48Xuchang	19h36m
G544	09:26Guangzhou South	15:37Xuchangdong	6h11m
G1044	11:16Guangzhou South	17:39Xuchangdong	6h23m
T367	13:42Guangzhoubaiyun	06:32Xuchang	16h50m
G1164	13:46Guangzhou South	20:27Xuchangdong	6h41m
K597	14:50Guangzhoubaiyun	09:45Xuchang	18h55m
D190	15:45Guangzhoubaiyun	07:15Xuchang	15h30m
G424	16:17Guangzhou South	21:19Xuchangdong	5h02m
G1190	16:24Guangzhou South	22:27Xuchangdong	6h03m
T121	16:54Guangzhoubaiyun	10:16Xuchang	17h22m
K226	19:11Guangzhoubaiyun	15:24Xuchang	20h13m
Z236	20:00Guangzhoubaiyun	11:46Xuchang	15h46m
D130	20:43Guangzhoubaiyun	11:53Xuchang	15h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Xuchang

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Xuchang. 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
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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

Railway Stations in Xuchang

Xuchang许昌
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xuchang North许昌北
Other railway station in Xuchang
Xuchang East许昌东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Xuchang (许昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	16
Fastest journey	5 hours 2 minutes on G424 (16:17 to 21:19)
First train	07:17 G696 from Guangzhou South
Last train	20:43 D130 from Guangzhoubaiyun
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Baiyun
Arrival stations on timetable	Xuchang East, Xuchang
Train types in snapshot	G, K, T, D, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Xuchang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h02m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 16 direct services between Guangzhou and Xuchang.

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.