Which stations serve Xiamen and Shantou?

Xiamen North serve Xiamen; Shantou, Chaoyang serve Shantou.

Xiamen to Shantou Train

厦门 → 汕头

Xiamen to Shantou takes between 1 hour 21 minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 08:44 and the last at 21:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G3041	08:44Xiamen North	10:11Shantou	1h27m
G3043	09:25Xiamen North	10:51Shantou	1h26m
G3038	12:37Xiamen North	14:18Shantou	1h41m
G3039	12:37Xiamen North	14:18Shantou	1h41m
G3047	14:00Xiamen North	15:27Shantou	1h27m
G3814	17:23Xiamen North	18:50Chaoyang	1h27m
G3815	17:23Xiamen North	18:50Chaoyang	1h27m
D3125	18:06Xiamen North	19:50Chaoyang	1h44m
G3049	18:59Xiamen North	20:20Shantou	1h21m
G3051	19:25Xiamen North	20:57Shantou	1h32m
D3113	21:40Xiamen North	23:10Shantou	1h30m

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

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Railway Stations in Xiamen and Shantou

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

Railway Stations in Xiamen

Xiamen North厦门北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Shantou

Shantou汕头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Chaoyang潮阳
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xiamen (厦门) to Shantou (汕头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	1 hour 21 minutes on G3049 (18:59 to 20:20)
First train	08:44 G3041 from Xiamen North
Last train	21:40 D3113 from Xiamen North
Departure stations on timetable	Xiamen North
Arrival stations on timetable	Shantou, Chaoyang
Train types in snapshot	G, D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiamen to Shantou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 1h21m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Xiamen and Shantou.

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.