Guangzhou East Railway Station

广州东站

Guangzhou (广州), China

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Station Information

Chinese Name广州东站
PinyinGuǎng Zhōu Dōng Zhàn
Station TypeConventional rail
OpenedSeptember 1996
Lines Serving1
CityGuangzhou
Coordinates23.1538, 113.3194

Metro & Local Transport

Metro Line 1
Metro Line 3
Metro Line 11

Metro lines above connect directly to the station. Show the Chinese line name to ticket staff or in your map app.

Official metro website & route map: Guangzhou Metro

Popular Routes from Guangzhou East

Major Destinations

Tips for Foreign Travelers

  • Bring your passport — it is your ticket. Enter the station through the manual/护照 lane.
  • Arrive 45–60 minutes early: security check and ticket gates can take time at large stations.
  • Check the departure hall screens for your train number — gates close 3–5 minutes before departure.
  • Book tickets online in advance via Trip.com, especially on weekends and holidays.

About Guangzhou East

First opened in 1940 as Tianhe station and renamed Guangzhou East in 1988; the current station building opened in September 1996.

Lines Serving Guangzhou East (1)

LineLengthStations
Guangzhou–Shenzhen Line广深线148 km16
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