Shantou to Guangzhou Train

汕头 → 广州

Shantou to Guangzhou takes between 1 hour 26 minutes and 3 hours 50 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 248 direct services, with the first train at 06:25 and the last at 21:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
248 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 248 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
C725606:25Shantou09:01Guangzhou South2h36m
C725706:25Shantou09:01Guangzhou South2h36m
G609806:52Shantou09:44Guangzhou South2h52m
G609906:52Shantou09:44Guangzhou South2h52m
G840107:00Shantou08:47Guangzhouxintang1h47m
G840107:00Shantou09:13Guangzhou East2h13m
D712607:10Shantou09:50Guangzhouxintang2h40m
D712607:10Shantou10:15Guangzhou East3h05m
D712707:10Shantou09:50Guangzhouxintang2h40m
D712707:10Shantou10:15Guangzhou East3h05m
C681407:19Shantou10:26Guangzhouxintang3h07m
C681407:19Shantou10:43Guangzhou East3h24m
C681507:19Shantou10:26Guangzhouxintang3h07m
C681507:19Shantou10:43Guangzhou East3h24m
G513107:30Shantou09:24Guangzhouxintang1h54m
G513107:30Shantou09:58Guangzhou2h28m
G840707:43Shantou09:29Guangzhouxintang1h46m
G840707:43Shantou09:53Guangzhou East2h10m
C675207:54Shantou11:03Guangzhou South3h09m
C675307:54Shantou11:03Guangzhou South3h09m
G843708:01Shantou10:15Guangzhouxintang2h14m
G843708:01Shantou10:38Guangzhou East2h37m
G635808:06Shantou10:20Guangzhouxintang2h14m
G635808:06Shantou10:53Guangzhou2h47m
G635808:06Shantou11:05Guangzhou Baiyun2h59m
G635908:06Shantou10:20Guangzhouxintang2h14m
G635908:06Shantou10:53Guangzhou2h47m
G635908:06Shantou11:05Guangzhou Baiyun2h59m
D718808:10Shantou11:25Guangzhouxintang3h15m
D718808:10Shantou11:42Guangzhou East3h32m
D718908:10Shantou11:25Guangzhouxintang3h15m
D718908:10Shantou11:42Guangzhou East3h32m
G635008:12Chaoyang10:22Guangzhou South2h10m
G635108:12Chaoyang10:22Guangzhou South2h10m
G635808:18Shantounan10:20Guangzhouxintang2h02m
G635808:18Shantounan10:53Guangzhou2h35m
G635808:18Shantounan11:05Guangzhou Baiyun2h47m
G635908:18Shantounan10:20Guangzhouxintang2h02m
G635908:18Shantounan10:53Guangzhou2h35m
G635908:18Shantounan11:05Guangzhou Baiyun2h47m
G635808:30Chaonan10:20Guangzhouxintang1h50m
G635808:30Chaonan10:53Guangzhou2h23m
G635808:30Chaonan11:05Guangzhoubaiyun2h35m
G635908:30Chaonan10:20Guangzhouxintang1h50m
G635908:30Chaonan10:53Guangzhou2h23m
G635908:30Chaonan11:05Guangzhoubaiyun2h35m
G513308:54Shantou11:18Guangzhouxintang2h24m
G513308:54Shantou11:53Guangzhou2h59m
G841909:00Shantou10:26Guangzhouxintang1h26m
G841909:00Shantou10:50Guangzhou East1h50m
G513309:09Shantounan11:18Guangzhouxintang2h09m
G513309:09Shantounan11:53Guangzhou2h44m
D730309:32Chaoyang11:48Guangzhouxintang2h16m
D730309:32Chaoyang12:13Guangzhou East2h41m
G847709:55Shantou11:28Guangzhouxintang1h33m
G847709:55Shantou11:53Guangzhou East1h58m
G117610:00Shantou12:44Guangzhou South2h44m
G117710:00Shantou12:44Guangzhou South2h44m
D715010:05Shantou12:52Guangzhouxintang2h47m
D715010:05Shantou13:16Guangzhou East3h11m

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

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Railway Stations in Shantou and Guangzhou

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

Railway Stations in Shantou

  • Shantou汕头
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaoyang潮阳
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Shantou South汕头南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Chaonan潮南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

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 Xintang广州新塘
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Guangzhou East广州东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
  • 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

At a Glance

RouteShantou (汕头) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services248
Fastest journey1 hour 26 minutes on G8419 (09:00 to 10:26)
First train06:25 C7257 from Shantou
Last train21:30 G8429 from Shantou
Departure stations on timetableShantou, Chaoyang, Shantou South, Chaonan
Arrival stations on timetableGuangzhou South, Guangzhou Xintang, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou North
Train types in snapshotC, G, D
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥606, First class from ¥276, Second class from ¥172, No seat from ¥172. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shantou to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h26m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 248 direct services between Shantou 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.