Which stations serve Shantou and Nanchang?

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

Shantou to Nanchang Train

汕头 → 南昌

Shantou to Nanchang takes between 4 hours 35 minutes and 5 hours 2 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 06:38 and the last at 15:27. 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 Nanchang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3034	06:38Shantou	11:15Nanchang East	4h37m
G1160	08:15Shantou	13:09Nanchang West	4h54m
G3687	13:56Shantou	18:58Nanchang East	5h02m
G1172	15:27Shantou	20:02Nanchang West	4h35m

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

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Railway Stations in Shantou and Nanchang

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

Railway Stations in Shantou

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

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

At a Glance

Route	Shantou (汕头) to Nanchang (南昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	4 hours 35 minutes on G1172 (15:27 to 20:02)
First train	06:38 G3034 from Shantou
Last train	15:27 G1172 from Shantou
Departure stations on timetable	Shantou
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanchang East, Nanchang West
Train types in snapshot	G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shantou to Nanchang 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 4 direct services between Shantou and Nanchang.

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.