Shantou to Guangzhou Train

汕头 → 广州

Shantou to Guangzhou takes between 1 hour 37 minutes and 4 hours 1 minute by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 72 direct services, with the first train at 06:52 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
72 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 72 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G609806:52Shantou09:44Guangzhou South2h52m
G840107:00Shantou09:13Guangzhou East2h13m
D712607:10Shantou10:15Guangzhou East3h05m
C681407:19Shantou10:43Guangzhou East3h24m
G513107:30Shantou09:58Guangzhou2h28m
G840707:43Shantou09:53Guangzhou East2h10m
C675207:54Shantou11:03Guangzhou South3h09m
G843708:01Shantou10:38Guangzhou East2h37m
G635808:06Shantou10:53Guangzhou2h47m
D718808:10Shantou11:42Guangzhou East3h32m
G635008:12Chaoyang10:22Guangzhou South2h10m
G635808:30Chaonan10:20Guangzhouxintang1h50m
G513308:54Shantou11:53Guangzhou2h59m
G841909:00Shantou10:50Guangzhou East1h50m
D730309:32Chaoyang11:48Guangzhouxintang2h16m
G847709:55Shantou11:53Guangzhou East1h58m
G117610:00Shantou12:44Guangzhou South2h44m
D715010:05Shantou13:16Guangzhou East3h11m
C721810:31Shantou13:32Guangzhou South3h01m
D710610:37Shantou13:45Guangzhou3h08m
G842511:00Shantou12:50Guangzhou East1h50m
G841311:19Shantou13:50Guangzhou East2h31m
G841311:41Chaonan13:26Guangzhouxintang1h45m
G293611:48Shantou14:38Guangzhou East2h50m
G513512:00Shantou14:18Guangzhou East2h18m
G293612:03Chaonan14:14Guangzhouxintang2h11m
G840312:10Shantou14:23Guangzhou East2h13m
C720212:44Shantou15:54Guangzhou South3h10m
G840912:45Shantou15:05Guangzhou East2h20m
D717812:50Shantou15:45Guangzhou East2h55m
G293213:11Shantou16:02Guangzhou South2h51m
G843913:12Shantou15:36Guangzhou East2h24m
D717413:21Shantou16:25Guangzhou East3h04m
G632613:31Shantou16:27Guangzhou South2h56m
G843913:34Chaonan15:12Guangzhouxintang1h38m
G842113:41Shantou16:06Guangzhou East2h25m
C721013:43Shantou16:37Guangzhou South2h54m
G630814:03Shantou17:20Guangzhou3h17m
G630814:34Chaonan16:46Guangzhouxintang2h12m
G636214:35Shantou17:40Guangzhou South3h05m
G513714:39Shantou17:15Guangzhou2h36m
G632214:45Shantou17:48Guangzhou South3h03m
G513714:54Chaonan16:41Guangzhouxintang1h47m
G843315:00Shantou16:50Guangzhou East1h50m
G847915:13Shantou19:14Guangzhou4h01m
C675615:22Shantou18:28Guangzhou South3h06m
G632215:27Chaoyang17:48Guangzhou South2h21m
C677515:32Chaoyang18:59Guangzhouxintang3h27m
D719015:51Shantou18:34Guangzhou East2h43m
G525715:56Shantou19:39Guangzhou East3h43m
G842716:15Shantou18:44Guangzhou East2h29m
G635416:27Chaoyang18:36Guangzhou South2h09m
G841516:50Shantou19:07Guangzhou East2h17m
D715417:08Shantou20:17Guangzhou East3h09m
G513917:19Shantou19:50Guangzhou East2h31m
C725217:24Shantou20:22Guangzhou South2h58m
G840517:33Shantou19:59Guangzhou East2h26m
G513917:34Chaonan19:26Guangzhouxintang1h52m
D712217:41Shantou20:58Guangzhou East3h17m
G840517:55Chaonan19:32Guangzhouxintang1h37m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. 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
  • 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 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 Xintang广州新塘
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

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 services72
Fastest journey1 hour 37 minutes on G8405 (17:55 to 19:32)
First train06:52 G6098 from Shantou
Last train21:30 G8429 from Shantou
Departure stations on timetableShantou, Chaoyang, Chaonan
Arrival stations on timetableGuangzhou South, Guangzhou East, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Xintang
Train types in snapshotG, D, C
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 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 1h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 72 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.