Shanghai to Guangzhou Train

上海 → 广州

Shanghai to Guangzhou takes between 6 hours 14 minutes and 22 hours by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 27 direct services, with the first train at 06:51 and the last at 20:05. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
27 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G130506:51Shanghai South14:19Guangzhouxintang7h28m
G130506:51Shanghai South14:43Guangzhou East7h52m
G307307:17Shanghai Hongqiao15:29Guangzhouxintang8h12m
G307307:17Shanghai Hongqiao15:54Guangzhou East8h37m
G307307:35Shanghai Songjiang15:29Guangzhouxintang7h54m
G307307:35Shanghai Songjiang15:54Guangzhou East8h19m
G24508:00Shanghai Hongqiao14:38Guangzhou South6h38m
G38408:47Shanghai Hongqiao16:56Guangzhou South8h09m
G38508:47Shanghai Hongqiao16:56Guangzhou South8h09m
G130110:18Shanghai Hongqiao18:56Guangzhou South8h38m
G130410:18Shanghai Hongqiao18:56Guangzhou South8h38m
G24711:03Shanghai Hongqiao17:50Guangzhouxintang6h47m
G24711:03Shanghai Hongqiao18:14Guangzhou East7h11m
G24711:03Shanghai Hongqiao18:28Guangzhou7h25m
G308712:57Shanghai South20:39Guangzhouxintang7h42m
G308712:57Shanghai South21:16Guangzhou8h19m
D16913:50Shanghai South05:36Guangzhou Baiyun15h46m
G25114:00Shanghai Hongqiao20:14Guangzhou North6h14m
G25114:00Shanghai Hongqiao20:32Guangzhou Baiyun6h32m
G25316:00Shanghai Hongqiao22:27Guangzhou South6h27m
K51116:40Shanghai Songjiang14:17Guangzhou Baiyun21h37m
K51416:40Shanghai Songjiang14:17Guangzhou Baiyun21h37m
D9917:43Shanghai South09:45Guangzhou Baiyun16h02m
K52719:06Shanghai Songjiang17:06Guangzhou Baiyun22h
D94119:55Shanghai Hongqiao06:53Guangzhou South10h58m
D93120:00Shanghai Hongqiao07:07Guangzhou South11h07m
D93520:05Shanghai Hongqiao07:11Guangzhou South11h06m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Guangzhou

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

  • Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
  • Shanghai上海
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
  • Shanghai South上海南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
  • Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 9
  • Shanghai West上海西
    Other railway station in Shanghai
    Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    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
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    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

RouteShanghai (上海) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services27
Fastest journey6 hours 14 minutes on G251 (14:00 to 20:14)
First train06:51 G1305 from Shanghai South
Last train20:05 D935 from Shanghai Hongqiao
Departure stations on timetableShanghai South, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetableGuangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou South, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Train types in snapshotG, D, K
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥2670, First class from ¥1318, Second class from ¥246, Premium dynamic sleeper from ¥1470, First-class sleeper from ¥617, Dynamic sleeper from ¥800, Soft sleeper from ¥560.50, Second-class sleeper from ¥384, Hard sleeper from ¥322.50, Hard seat from ¥189.50, No seat from ¥189.50. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h14m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 27 direct services between Shanghai 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.