Which stations serve Xiangtan and Guangzhou?

Xiangxiang, Xiangtan, Xiangtanbei serve Xiangtan; Guangzhou North, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou South serve Guangzhou.

Xiangtan to Guangzhou Train

湘潭 → 广州

Xiangtan to Guangzhou takes between 2 hours 47 minutes and 9 hours 14 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:02 and the last at 21:16. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K485	07:02Xiangxiang	16:16Guangzhou North	9h14m
K485	07:39Xiangtan	16:16Guangzhou North	8h37m
G6041	07:57Xiangtanbei	11:00Guangzhou North	3h03m
K812	08:36Xiangxiang	17:43Guangzhoubaiyun	9h07m
K812	09:13Xiangtan	17:43Guangzhoubaiyun	8h30m
G6155	09:32Xiangtanbei	12:19Guangzhou South	2h47m
G6049	09:57Xiangtanbei	12:52Guangzhou South	2h55m
G6061	10:04Xiangtanbei	13:08Guangzhou South	3h04m
G6187	10:39Xiangtanbei	13:36Guangzhou South	2h57m
G6067	11:37Xiangtanbei	15:00Guangzhou South	3h23m
G6093	16:10Xiangtanbei	19:07Guangzhou South	2h57m
K9259	20:38Xiangxiang	04:51Guangzhou North	8h13m
K9259	21:16Xiangtan	04:51Guangzhou North	7h35m

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

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Railway Stations in Xiangtan and Guangzhou

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

Railway Stations in Xiangtan

Xiangxiang湘乡
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan湘潭
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xiangtan North湘潭北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou North广州北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Guangzhou Baiyun广州白云
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 12
Guangzhou South广州南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2

At a Glance

Route	Xiangtan (湘潭) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	2 hours 47 minutes on G6155 (09:32 to 12:19)
First train	07:02 K485 from Xiangxiang
Last train	21:16 K9259 from Xiangtan
Departure stations on timetable	Xiangxiang, Xiangtan, Xiangtan North
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou North, Guangzhou Baiyun, Guangzhou South
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiangtan to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h47m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Xiangtan 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.