Guangzhou - Xiamen Train

By far, about 19 pairs of high speed trains are operated between Guangzhou and Xiamen on a daily basis. They have a running distance of 538/ 618 km (334/ 384 mi) and the duration is about 2.5 - 5 hours. CNY 229 - 339 is needed to book a second class seat on these bullet trains. 
  Duration: about 2.5 - 5 hours
 Distance: 538/ 618 km (334/ 384 mi)
 Top speed: 250/ 300 km/h (155/ 186 mph)
 Operated at: Guangzhou East/ Guangzhou South Raiway Station, Xiamen/ Xiamen North Railway Station
 Major stations along the way: Humen, Shenzhen North, Huizhou South, Shanwei, Kuitan, Chaoyang, Chaoshan
 (Last Update on Jun 28, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G3044	07:56 - 11:14	3h18m
G1623	10:04 - 14:05	4h1m
G3046	12:34 - 16:01	3h27m
D3313	15:56 - 20:59	5h3m
G3052	17:45 - 21:15	3h30m

About 19 departures in total: departure time from 07:37 to 18:10; duration from 2H44M to 5H13M
See more Guangzhou Schedule
 (Last Update on Jun 28, 2025)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2383	06:50 - 11:35	4h45m
G1609	09:53 - 14:00	4h7m
D2431	12:21 - 16:47	4h26m
D3311	15:19 - 19:24	4h5m
G3051	19:25 - 22:24	2h59m

About 19 departures in total: departure time from 07:00 to 19:26; duration from 2H45M to 4H39M
See more Xiamen Schedule
Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Jun 28, 2025)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 902.5 - 1,161 USD 127 - 163	CNY 450 - 530 USD 63 - 74	CNY 229 - 339 USD 32 - 48

 

Routes	Schedule	Duration	Ticket Fare (Second Class Seat)
Guangzhou South - Shenzhen North	Over 300 pairs from about 06:11 - 23:25	About 0.5 - 2 hours	CNY 47 - 395
Shenzhen North - Xiamen North	Over 60 pairs from about 07:06 - 20:41	About 2.5 - 4 hours	CNY 182 - 243
Total	---	About 3 - 6 hours	CNY 229 - 638

 

	High speed train	Flight
Duration	2.5 - 5 hours	1.5 hours
Price	Second class seat: CNY 229 - 339	About CNY1,300 for full fare economy classdepartures; but usually offered 20%-60% discount
Departures Frequency	At least 19 every day	About 7 departures per day
Facilities	Modern	Modern
Punctuality	On time	Possible delays
Mobile devices	Allowed to use	Should be powered off
Advantage	Fast	Fast

 Read more about: How to Travel between Guangzhou and Xiamen

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