Where to Take a Train from Guangzhou?

Guangzhou, a major transport hub in southern China, with an extensive railway network connecting cities nationwide. Here are the top 5 railway stations in Guangzhou, and complete list of all stations for your travel planning.

Top 5 Railway Stations in Guangzhou

Guangzhou South Railway Station (广州南站)

Guangzhou South Railway Station (广州南站) is located at South Station North Road, Shibi Street, Panyu District, about 10.56 miles (17 km) from downtown Guangzhou. As the busiest railway station in China, South Station ranks first in the country in terms of daily passenger flow and train departures.

Opened in 2010, the station covers 615,000 m² and features 15 platforms with 28 tracks, making it a key hub for high-speed rail in southern China. Its design combines modern architecture with elements of Lingnan culture - the main terminal is shaped like a banana leaf, symbolizing the natural beauty of Guangdong.

Where can I go by train from Guangzhou South Railway Station?

• Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway (to Beijing, Wuhan, Changsha)
• Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong HSR (to Shenzhen, Hong Kong)
• Guizhou-Guangzhou HSR (to Guiyang)
• Nanning-Guangzhou HSR (to Nanning)
• Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway (to Zhuhai, Zhongshan)

How to get to Guangzhou South Railway Station?

• Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 2, Line 7, Line 22 and Foshan Metro Line 2 to Guangzhou South Railway Station.
• Taxi/bus: Stop at East/West Square, then walk into the station.
• Self-driving: There are 8 car parks from P1 to P8 (follow the navigation).

Guangzhou Railway Station (广州站)

Guangzhou Railway Station (广州站), located at No. 159 Huanshi West Road, Liuhua Street, Yuexiu District, is Guangzhou's oldest railway station, just 1.86 miles (3 km) from the city centre (Yuexiu District).

This historic station was opened in 1911 and covers an area of ​​120,000 120,000 m², with 5 platforms and 14 tracks. The station mainly operates ordinary trains, but also provides some high-speed train services. The interior of the station adopts Lingnan garden design, integrating traditional architecture with modern functions.

Where can I go by train from Guangzhou Railway Station?

• Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway (to Shenzhen, Dongguan)
• Beijing-Guangzhou Railway (to Beijing, Wuhan, Changsha)
• Guangzhou-Maoming Railway (to Zhanjiang, Maoming)
• Nanning-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway (to Nanning)
• Guangzhou-Foshan-Zhaoqing Intercity Railway (to Foshan, Zhaoqing)

How do I get to Guangzhou Railway Station?

• Metro: Take Line 2 or 5 (Guangzhou Metro).
• Ride-hailing: Please get on and off at East Square.
• Bus: Several bus lines stop near the station entrance.

Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站)

Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站) is located at No. 1 Dongzhan Road, Tianhe District, just 1.24 miles (2 km) from downtown Guangzhou (Tianhe CBD).

Opened in 1940, the station covers 114,000 m² and features 5 platforms with 14 tracks. It mainly serves intercity and high-speed trains, with a modern design inspired by the "Tianhe Waterfall" concept—its roof resembles flowing water, symbolizing the energy of Tianhe ("Heavenly River") District.

Where can I go from Guangzhou East Station by train?

• Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity Railway (to Shenzhen, Hong Kong)
• Guangzhou-West Kowloon Through Train (direct to Hong Kong)
• Guangzhou-Meizhou-Shanwei Railway (to eastern Guangdong)
• Guangzhou-Maoming Railway (to western Guangdong)

How do I get to Guangzhou East Station?

• Metro: Take Line 1 or 3 (Guangzhou Metro).
• Taxi/Bus: Drop off at the main entrance on East Station Road.
• Self-driving: Parking available at the station’s underground lot.

Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station (广州白云站)

Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station (广州白云站) is located at the southeast of the intersection of Shiqi Road and Tan Chong Road in Baiyun District, Guangzhou (next to the entrance of Shitan Subway Station), northwest of Guangzhou's city centre, about 3.11 miles (5 km) from Guangzhou Railway Station and 12.43 miles (20 km) from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The station adopts a unique "Square-Circle-Square" layout, blending modern design with Lingnan cultural elements. The waiting hall is decorated with kapok flowers (Guangzhou’s city flower) at both ends, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. This 2023-opened transport hub (453,000㎡ site/2.63M㎡ floor area) operates 11 platforms for conventional and high-speed rail.

Baiyun Station mainly operates trains on the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Guangzhou-Huadu Railway, Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway, and Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway, connecting cities like Beijing, Shantou, Zhanjiang, and Qingyuan.

How to Get to Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station?

Metro: Currently, you can take Line 8 to Shitan Station, and then walk to the destination. In the future, 6 metro lines will connect directly.

Taxi/Bus/Self-driving: Drop off at the North Drop-off Square, and walk a short distance to Entrance 1 (Northwest Corner).

Guangzhou North Railway Station (广州北站)

Guangzhou North Railway Station (广州北站) is located at No. 1 Zhanqian Road, Huadu District, about 18.6 miles (30 km) from downtown Guangzhou and only 6.21 miles (10 km) from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Opened in 1996, the station covers 23,000 m², has 4 platforms and 10 lines. It is a comprehensive transport hub integrating high-speed trains, conventional trains and intercity trains. Its design is based on the theme of "Lion Dance of South China" theme, with architectural elements inspired by traditional lion dance culture.

Which cities can I travel to from Guangzhou North Railway Station?

• Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway (to Beijing, Wuhan, Changsha)
• Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway (to Central China)
• Guangzhou-Qingyuan Intercity Railway (to Qingyuan)
• Ordinary trains to Xining, Lanzhou, Luoyang, Chengdu, and Chongqing

How to get to Guangzhou North Railway Station?

• Metro: Take Line 9 (Guangzhou Metro).
• Taxi/Bus: Drop off at the station square entrance.
• Self-driving: Parking available near the station.

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