Route at a glance
- From: Beijing West
- To: Guangzhou South
- Distance: 2,298 km
- Fastest: 7h 17m
- Frequency: Several per day
High-speed rail · 2,298 km
Beijing to Guangzhou by high-speed rail
The full Beijing–Guangzhou trunk — at ~2,300 km it's one of the world's longest HSR runs, doable in a single seat in about 7.5 hours. Fastest 7h 17m, around US$153 second class on Trip.com (sampled 2026-06-02).
Fare (second class, sampled)
US$153
on the fastest service, via Trip.com. Their USD price includes fees and FX — not the 12306 face fare. Live price and other classes on Trip.com. Snapshot 2026-06-02.
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Tips for the Beijing–Guangzhou ride
- For the full north–south run, flying is usually faster door-to-door; HSR wins on city-centre convenience and no baggage limits.
- Many travelers ride only a segment (e.g. Wuhan–Guangzhou) rather than the whole line.
- Departs Beijing West (北京西).
Booking as a foreigner
China HSR accepts foreign passports, but the official 12306 platform is awkward with non-Chinese cards. Trip.com is the practical English option — see our guides before you book.
On a 240-hour transit?
If you're riding this leg as part of a China visa-free transit, your route, ports, and stay window all have to line up. Run it through the checker before you commit to the booking.
Popular high-speed rail routes
- Shanghai to Beijing — 4h 24m, from US$98
- Beijing to Xi'an — 4h 10m, from US$85
- Xi'an to Chengdu — 3h 7m, from US$44
- Chengdu to Chongqing — 1h 15m, from US$19
- Shanghai to Hangzhou — 45m, from US$13
- Shanghai to Suzhou — 23m, from US$6
- Guangzhou to Hong Kong — 48m