Which stations serve Guangzhou and Zaoyang?

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

Guangzhou to Zaoyang Train

广州 → 枣阳

Guangzhou to Zaoyang takes between 6 hours 29 minutes and 16 hours 57 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 10:55 and the last at 15:22. 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 Zaoyang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1040	10:55Guangzhou South	17:24Zaoyang	6h29m
G1156	13:30Guangzhou	20:18Zaoyang	6h48m
K756	15:15Guangzhoubaiyun	08:12Zaoyang	16h57m
K1656	15:22Guangzhou North	07:55Zaoyang	16h33m

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

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Railway Stations in Guangzhou and Zaoyang

Compare the railway stations used to reach Guangzhou and Zaoyang. 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
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
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 Zaoyang

Zaoyang枣阳
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Guangzhou (广州) to Zaoyang (枣阳)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	6 hours 29 minutes on G1040 (10:55 to 17:24)
First train	10:55 G1040 from Guangzhou South
Last train	15:22 K1656 from Guangzhou North
Departure stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Arrival stations on timetable	Zaoyang
Train types in snapshot	G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Guangzhou to Zaoyang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h29m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Guangzhou and Zaoyang.

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.