Which stations serve Nanchang and Shantou?

Nanchang, Nanchang East, Nanchang South, Nanchang West serve Nanchang; Shantou, Shantounan serve Shantou.

Nanchang to Shantou Train

南昌 → 汕头

Nanchang to Shantou takes between 4 hours 35 minutes and 5 hours 6 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 10:02 and the last at 18:13. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Nanchang and Shantou. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1171	10:02Nanchang West	15:08Shantou	5h06m
G1159	16:58Nanchang West	21:47Shantou	4h49m
G3033	18:13Nanchang East	22:48Shantou	4h35m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanchang and Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Nanchang

Nanchang南昌
Other railway station in Nanchang
Metro Line 2
Nanchang East南昌东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2
Nanchang South南昌南
Other railway station in Nanchang
Nanchang West南昌西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2

Railway Stations in Shantou

Shantou汕头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shantou South汕头南
Other railway station in Shantou

At a Glance

Route	Nanchang (南昌) to Shantou (汕头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	4 hours 35 minutes on G3033 (18:13 to 22:48)
First train	10:02 G1171 from Nanchang West
Last train	18:13 G3033 from Nanchang East
Departure stations on timetable	Nanchang West, Nanchang East
Arrival stations on timetable	Shantou
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanchang to Shantou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Nanchang and Shantou.

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.