Guangzhou - Harbin Train
Currently, high speed trains are not available between Guangzhou/ Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station and Harbin/ Harbin West Railway Station. Passengers can choose to take the 3 pairs of normal speed trains. As the distance is over 3,500 km (2,174 miles), the journey takes almost 34 - 44.5 hours and travelers need to spend one or two nights on the train.
Travelers can make a high speed train transfer in Beijing or take a flight instead.
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Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
(Last Update on Apr 8, 2026)
Stations along the way for Z236: Shaoguan East, Chenzhou, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Changsha, Yueyang, Xianning, Wuchang, Zhengzhou, Xinxiang, Anyang, Handan, Xingtai, Shijiazhuang, Baoding, Tianjin, Shenyang North
Stations along the way for T227: Dongguan East, Huizhou, Heyuan, Ganzhou, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Macheng, Fuyang, Bozhou, Shangqiu South, Liaocheng, Qinghecheng, Hengshui, Suning, Renqiu, Bazhou, Tianjin, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Jinzhou, Shenyang North, Tieling, Kaiyuan, Changtu, Siping, Gongzhuling, Changchun Since the travel time is too long by normal speed trains, travelers could also connect bullet trains at another city like Beijing. In this way, the total travel time could be shortened to about 21 hours including the transfer time between different railway stations.
If travelling on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, passengers are highly recommended to choose the overnight bullet sleeper trains between Beijing West Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station. In this way, they can save one day's time on the way and one night’s hotel expense. If they take daytime trains, they have to stay in Beijing for a night.
Since passengers will travel from a southern city to a northern city or vice versa, the temperatures in the two cities could be like in two seasons, prepare suitable clothes in advance.
There are 3-4 direct flights between Guangzhou and Harbin each day; the flight time is about 4h20m. Ticket price is CNY 1,400 - 2,200 for full price economy class seat, but normally you could get some discount if you book in advance.
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Travelers can make a high speed train transfer in Beijing or take a flight instead.
Guangzhou to Harbin Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z112 | 06:30 - 17:28+ | 34h58m |
| T227 | 18:19 - 14:50++ | 44h31m |
| Z236 | 20:00 - 07:06++ | 35h6m |
Harbin to Guangzhou Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z114 | 10:30 - 20:56+ | 34h26m |
| T228 | 21:02 - 14:26++ | 41h24m |
| Z238 | 21:33 - 08:20++ | 34h47m |
Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
Ticket Fare of Guangzhou - Harbin Trains
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,032 - 1,060 USD 151 - 155 | CNY 617 - 637 USD 90 - 93 | CNY 341 - 352 USD 50 - 52 |
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| Guangzhou - Harbin Railway Map |
Stations along the way for Z112: Shaoguan East, Nanxiong, Dayu, Ganzhou, Ji'an, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Fuyang, Heze, Beijing Fengtai, Shanhaiguan, Shenyang North
Stations along the way for Z236: Shaoguan East, Chenzhou, Hengyang, Zhuzhou, Changsha, Yueyang, Xianning, Wuchang, Zhengzhou, Xinxiang, Anyang, Handan, Xingtai, Shijiazhuang, Baoding, Tianjin, Shenyang North
Stations along the way for T227: Dongguan East, Huizhou, Heyuan, Ganzhou, Nanchang, Jiujiang, Macheng, Fuyang, Bozhou, Shangqiu South, Liaocheng, Qinghecheng, Hengshui, Suning, Renqiu, Bazhou, Tianjin, Tangshan, Qinhuangdao, Shanhaiguan, Jinzhou, Shenyang North, Tieling, Kaiyuan, Changtu, Siping, Gongzhuling, Changchun
Connecting High Speed Trains in Beijing
| Route | Duration | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou - Beijing | 7.5 - 11 hours | CNY 878 - 1,036 for second class seat |
| Beijing - Harbin | 5 - 6.5 hours | CNY 560.5 - 607.5 for second class seat |
| Total | 12.5 - 17.5 hours | CNY 1,438.5 - 1,643.5 for second class seat |
If travelling on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, passengers are highly recommended to choose the overnight bullet sleeper trains between Beijing West Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station. In this way, they can save one day's time on the way and one night’s hotel expense. If they take daytime trains, they have to stay in Beijing for a night.
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- Last updated on Apr. 08, 2026 by Grace Yang -