Which stations serve Nanjing and Guangzhou?

Nanjing South, Nanjing serve Nanjing; Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou.

Nanjing to Guangzhou Train

南京 → 广州

Nanjing to Guangzhou takes between 2 hours 28 minutes and 20 hours 56 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 07:25 and the last at 15:52. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G637	07:25Nanjing South	14:29Guangzhou South	7h04m
G3075	07:31Nanjing South	16:36Guangzhouxintang	9h05m
G3075	07:31Nanjing South	17:00Guangzhou East	9h29m
G384	10:25Nanjing South	16:56Guangzhou South	6h31m
G385	10:25Nanjing South	16:56Guangzhou South	6h31m
T151	13:55Nanjing	10:51Guangzhou Baiyun	20h56m
K527	14:38Nanjing	17:06Guangzhou Baiyun	2h28m
G1552	15:07Nanjing South	22:34Guangzhou South	7h27m
G1553	15:07Nanjing South	22:34Guangzhou South	7h27m
G1744	15:52Nanjing South	23:17Guangzhou South	7h25m
G1745	15:52Nanjing South	23:17Guangzhou South	7h25m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Guangzhou

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

Nanjing South南京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3
Nanjing南京
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3

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
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 5
Guangzhou East广州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
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
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

At a Glance

Route	Nanjing (南京) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	2 hours 28 minutes on K527 (14:38 to 17:06)
First train	07:25 G637 from Nanjing South
Last train	15:52 G1745 from Nanjing South
Departure stations on timetable	Nanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou South, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou Baiyun
Train types in snapshot	G, T, K
Reference fares	Business class from ¥1970, First class from ¥1074, Second class from ¥643, Soft sleeper from ¥574, Hard sleeper from ¥328, Hard seat from ¥192, No seat from ¥192. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Nanjing and Guangzhou.

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.