Beijing - Guangzhou High Speed Train
Every day, 8 pairs of high speed G trains are running between Beijing and Guangzhou with travel time of 7.5 - 11 hours. A second class seat ticket costs CNY 862 - 1,036 (USD 122 - 146).
Also, there are extra 6 pairs of D trains operating on every Friday, Satuarday, Sunday and Monday, with a duration of 10.5 - 22 hours and a new soft sleeper ticket of CNY 740 - 920 (USD 105 - 130). Sometimes there will also be normal speed overnight trains available between the two cities, taking about 22 - 22.5 hours for a single journey.
(Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)
G trains: 8 departures in total; departure time from 07:26 to 20:13; duration from 7.5 - 11 hours;
D trains: 6 departures in total; departure time from 09:17 to 20:27; duration from 10.5 - 22 hours.
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(Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)
G trains: 8 departures in total; departure time from 07:22 to 14:16; duration from 7.5 - 11 hours;
D trains: 6 departures in total; departure time from 15:40 to 20:29; duration from 10.5 - 22 hours.
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Notes:
1. On peak travel season, overnight sleeper D trains are also available on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Free dinner is offered onboard. In addition, one passenger is allowed to book a whole compartment on these carriages, and women-only compartments are set for female passengers' convenience.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
3. The above timetable is for reference only. Please use the search tool on top of this page for the most up-to-date schedule.
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The G tains run along Beijing - Guangzhou High Speed Railway, short for Jingguang High Speed Railway, which is the longest high speed railway in the world with a total distance of 2,298 km (1,428 miles). As an important north-south rail line of China high speed railway, it connects Beijing West Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station, going through 17 China cities, including Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, and Wuhan. The speed was designed to be 350 km/h (217 mph).
Jingguang High Speed Railway consists of four sections:
Beijing - Shijiazhuang - Zhengzhou Section:
This section has a length of 693 km (431 miles), going across 8 stations, including Beijing West, Baoding East, Zhengding Airport, Shijiazhuang, Handan East, Anyang East, Xinxiang East, and Zhengzhou East. With its operation, the travel time has been reduced to 1 - 6.5 hours from Beijing to Shijiazhuang and 2.5 - 6 hours to Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou - Wuhan Section:
With its operation, the travel time between Wuhan and Zhengzhou has been reduced from 4 - 8 hours to about 1.5 - 5 hours. Additionally, it takes only about 4 - 6.5 hours between Beijing and Wuhan via the high speed rail. It runs for 536km (333 miles) with 4 stations, namely Zhengzhou East, Xinyang East, Xiaogan North, and Wuhan.
Wuhan - Guangzhou High Speed Railway:
This section is 968 km (601 miles) in length via 11 stations, including Wuhan, Xianning North, Chibi North, Yueyang East, Changsha South, Zhuzhou West, Hengyang East, Leiyang West, Lechang East, Qingyuan, and Guangzhou South. Travel time has been shortened from 11 - 19 hours to 3.5 -5.5 hours or so between the two cities.
Guangzhou - Shenzhen High Speed Railway:
This line connects Guangzhou South Station and Shenzhen North Station. It can finish the 102 km (63 miles) trip in about half an hour. There are another 3 stations along this section, including Qingsheng Station, Guangmingcheng Station and Futian Station.
Considering economic issues, it is better to choose the bullet train for a comparatively short journey and take a flight for a long journey. Beijing to Guangzhou flight is recommended if discounted air ticket is available, since the duration is only about 3 hours; if traveling by high speed rail, it takes at least 8 hours and costs CNY 862 - 1,036 (USD 122 - 146) for a second class seat. However, the overnight bullet trains are good choices to save daytime and hotel expense although they take 10.5 - 22 hours on the way.
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Also, there are extra 6 pairs of D trains operating on every Friday, Satuarday, Sunday and Monday, with a duration of 10.5 - 22 hours and a new soft sleeper ticket of CNY 740 - 920 (USD 105 - 130). Sometimes there will also be normal speed overnight trains available between the two cities, taking about 22 - 22.5 hours for a single journey.
Beijing to Guangzhou High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G335 | 07:26 - 17:49 | 10h23m |
| G337 | 10:23 - 20:54 | 10h31m |
| G339 | 12:26 - 22:51 | 10h25m |
| D901 | 19:43 - 06:40+ | 10h57m |
| D923 | 20:27 - 06:41+ | 10h14m |
D trains: 6 departures in total; departure time from 09:17 to 20:27; duration from 10.5 - 22 hours.
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(Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G336 | 07:22 - 17:58 | 10h36m |
| G338 | 11:15 - 21:20 | 10h5m |
| G80 | 12:13 - 19:30 | 7h17m |
| G78 | 14:16 - 22:12 | 7h56m |
| D928 | 20:29 - 06:58+ | 10h29m |
D trains: 6 departures in total; departure time from 15:40 to 20:29; duration from 10.5 - 22 hours.
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Notes:
1. On peak travel season, overnight sleeper D trains are also available on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Free dinner is offered onboard. In addition, one passenger is allowed to book a whole compartment on these carriages, and women-only compartments are set for female passengers' convenience.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
3. The above timetable is for reference only. Please use the search tool on top of this page for the most up-to-date schedule.
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(Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat | New Soft Sleeper | |
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| G trains | CNY 2,724 - 3,259 USD 386 - 462 | CNY 1,240 - 1,658 USD 176 - 235 | CNY 775 - 1,036 USD 110 - 147 | CNY 1,070 USD 152 |
| D trains | --- | --- | CNY 327 - 709 USD 46 - 101 | CNY 930 - 1,030 USD 132 - 146 |
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Running Route
Jingguang High Speed Railway consists of four sections:
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| Second Class Seat |
Beijing - Shijiazhuang - Zhengzhou Section: This section has a length of 693 km (431 miles), going across 8 stations, including Beijing West, Baoding East, Zhengding Airport, Shijiazhuang, Handan East, Anyang East, Xinxiang East, and Zhengzhou East. With its operation, the travel time has been reduced to 1 - 6.5 hours from Beijing to Shijiazhuang and 2.5 - 6 hours to Zhengzhou.
Zhengzhou - Wuhan Section: With its operation, the travel time between Wuhan and Zhengzhou has been reduced from 4 - 8 hours to about 1.5 - 5 hours. Additionally, it takes only about 4 - 6.5 hours between Beijing and Wuhan via the high speed rail. It runs for 536km (333 miles) with 4 stations, namely Zhengzhou East, Xinyang East, Xiaogan North, and Wuhan.
Wuhan - Guangzhou High Speed Railway: This section is 968 km (601 miles) in length via 11 stations, including Wuhan, Xianning North, Chibi North, Yueyang East, Changsha South, Zhuzhou West, Hengyang East, Leiyang West, Lechang East, Qingyuan, and Guangzhou South. Travel time has been shortened from 11 - 19 hours to 3.5 -5.5 hours or so between the two cities.
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| First Class Seat |
Guangzhou - Shenzhen High Speed Railway:This line connects Guangzhou South Station and Shenzhen North Station. It can finish the 102 km (63 miles) trip in about half an hour. There are another 3 stations along this section, including Qingsheng Station, Guangmingcheng Station and Futian Station.
Considering economic issues, it is better to choose the bullet train for a comparatively short journey and take a flight for a long journey. Beijing to Guangzhou flight is recommended if discounted air ticket is available, since the duration is only about 3 hours; if traveling by high speed rail, it takes at least 8 hours and costs CNY 862 - 1,036 (USD 122 - 146) for a second class seat. However, the overnight bullet trains are good choices to save daytime and hotel expense although they take 10.5 - 22 hours on the way.
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- Last updated on Oct. 25, 2024 by Grace Yang -
Questions & Answers on Beijing - Guangzhou High Speed Train
Asked by Janice from HONG KONG | Oct. 05, 2024 09:57
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ReplyAre there Family cabins on overnight trains?
I am planning to travel on the overnight train from Guangzhou to Beijing with our family of 5 with children ages 1.5, 5, and 10yr old. I see pictures of the new soft sleepers and it looks better for solo travellers. Are there cabins for families on the overnight 10hr routes from Guangzhou to Beijing?
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Answered by Keith | Oct. 09, 2024 20:26
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00ReplyAs I know there is no family cabins. But it's possible to get berths in next-door two cabins if buying all tickets in one order very early.
Asked by Eleanora from SOUTH AFRICA | Apr. 12, 2020 22:08Reply
ReplyI want to know if I will still need a quarantine in Beijing?
I want to travel from Guangzhou to Beijing and stay for 3 nights for business purpose. I just want to know if I still need a quarantine after arrival?
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Answered by Ji from CHINA | Apr. 13, 2020 20:1500Reply
00ReplyHi, if you only making a business trip and stay in Beijing for this short time, you will not be quarantined. You need to report travel purpose and contact information at hotel etc.
Asked by Perry from CHILE | Aug. 13, 2019 19:50Reply
ReplyNo tickets on train G79 to Guangzhou but still have seats to HK, is this correct?
If necessary, can we buy a ticket to HK but end our trip in Guangzhou?
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Aug. 15, 2019 01:3100Reply
00ReplyThank you for your inquiry.
Due to the ticket distribution, more tickets were offered to passengers to HK, there are indeed very limited tickets for other stopovers. Sorry about the inconvenience. If you do need this G79, you can buy a ticket to HK but get off at Guangzhou South Station in advance.
Due to the ticket distribution, more tickets were offered to passengers to HK, there are indeed very limited tickets for other stopovers. Sorry about the inconvenience. If you do need this G79, you can buy a ticket to HK but get off at Guangzhou South Station in advance.
Asked by Nana from USA | Mar. 06, 2019 01:54Reply
ReplyHi, may I know if the new soft sleeper bed on D927 is the one shows on photo or not?
Is it the one suitable for solo travelers with curtain? Or the berth is inside a cabin for 4 people? I heard different voice online. Hope you can guide me about it. Thank you.
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Mar. 06, 2019 19:3000Reply
00ReplyThank you for your inquiry.
However, we are sorry that the "New Soft Sleeper" beds on D927 are still 4-berth cabin type. If you book the ticket for soft sleeper, you will need to share the cabin with other 3 passengers. Now the capsule typed sleeper bed are not offered on any rides. Sorry for the confusion.
However, we are sorry that the "New Soft Sleeper" beds on D927 are still 4-berth cabin type. If you book the ticket for soft sleeper, you will need to share the cabin with other 3 passengers. Now the capsule typed sleeper bed are not offered on any rides. Sorry for the confusion.
Asked by Steve from USA | Nov. 07, 2018 01:31Reply
ReplyTo choose a second class seat on high speed train or flight is a better option?
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Answered by Schmidt | Nov. 08, 2018 01:5600Reply
00ReplyDuring off season, the discount flight ticket price is not a big difference with second class seat. The flight is surely faster but by rail service, you can see the view along the way a little bit. If you are not very tight in time, you may have a try with the rail service.