Which stations serve Xining and Guangzhou?

Xining serve Xining; Guangzhou, Guangzhoubaiyun, Guangzhou North, Guangzhoudaxuecheng, Guangzhou East, Guangzhoulianhuashan, Guangzhou South, Guangzhouxintang, Guangzhouzhanglong serve Guangzhou.

Xining to Guangzhou Train

西宁 → 广州

Xining to Guangzhou takes between 9 hours 39 minutes and 10 hours 34 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 08:00 and the last at 10:38. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z229	08:00Xining	17:39Guangzhou North	9h39m
Z266	10:31Xining	20:13Guangzhoubaiyun	9h42m
Z136	10:38Xining	21:12Guangzhoubaiyun	10h34m

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

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Railway Stations in Xining and Guangzhou

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

Railway Stations in Xining

Xining西宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou广州
Other railway station in Guangzhou
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
Guangzhou DaXueCheng广州大学城
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou East广州东
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 11
Guangzhoulianhuashan广州莲花山
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhou South广州南
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Metro Line 2Metro Line 7Metro Line 22Foshan Metro Line 2
Guangzhou Xintang广州新塘
Other railway station in Guangzhou
Guangzhouchanglong广州长隆
Other railway station in Guangzhou

At a Glance

Route	Xining (西宁) to Guangzhou (广州)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	9 hours 39 minutes on Z229 (08:00 to 17:39)
First train	08:00 Z229 from Xining
Last train	10:38 Z136 from Xining
Departure stations on timetable	Xining
Arrival stations on timetable	Guangzhou North, Guangzhou Baiyun
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Guangzhou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h39m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Xining 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.