Guangzhou Transportation

With its geographic advantage in China and in the world, Guangzhou's transportation system is now developing in many ways. Visitors can easily get around the city or to other parts of the country via the mature transportation system.

In addition, Guangzhou is conveniently linked to Hong Kong through KTT. To meet the needs of Hong Kong travellers, FAQ about travel to Guangzhou from Hong Kong and Time Schedule for Express Railroad Between Guangzhou and Hong Kong are provided.

  • Guangzhou Intercity Transport
  • Guangzhou Urban Transport

Guangzhou has an efficient public transportation system. Find out more about how to get to or around the city through these webpages.

Guangzhou Intercity Transport - Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, which inaugurated commercial flights on August 5th 2004, is one of the three major civilian airports in China. It is the main hub of China Southern Airlines. Today, it hosts 120 domestic flight routes and 90 international ones.

Located in the north of Guangzhou, neighboring Huadu District and Renhe Town, the airport is 28 km (17.4mi) from Haizhu Square, the geographic center of Guangzhou. Using specially constructed expressways, passengers from Guangzhou or neighboring cities can arrive at the airport conveniently.

Passengers are not allowed to check in as late as 45 minutes before the plane takes off, so please get to the airport ahead of time. During the Canton Fair, passengers are advised to get to the airport at least 1.5 hour ahead of time in case of traffic jam or crowdedness.

Passengers may get to/from the Baiyun International Airport by following ways:
-- HRC Free Pick-up Service (During Canton Fair Period)
-- Airport Express Coach
-- Guangzhou Subway (Metro) Service
-- Guangzhou City Taxi

  • HRC Free Pick-up Service (Canton Fair Period)
  • Airport Express Coach
  • Guangzhou has an efficient public transportation system. Find out more about how to get to or around the city through these webpages.

    Guangzhou Intercity Transport - Railway / Train

    With a wide coverage, Guangzhou railway system provides passengers with abundant railway routes and efficient railway services. Guangzhou services both intercity transportation within Guangdong Province and trans-provincial routes. It connects to the Beijing-Guangzhou railway line, and also have lines running to Lhasa (Capital of Tibet) and Sanya (a tourist city in Hainan).

    Guangzhou Railway Station, situated on Huanshi Xi Lu in the northwest of Guangzhou, is convenient by bus or subway. Trains from this station serve big and mid-sized cities all over China.

    Guangzhou East Railway Station, located in Tianhe District, serves railway routes such as Guangzhou-Shenzhen, Guangzhou-Kowloon(HK) and Guangzhou-Shantou. In addition, the station has trains running along Beijing-Kowloon railway that crosses the eastern part of China.

    It's a very budget choice by train to get to cities of Pearl River Delta like Shenzhen. Trains to Shenzhen are available every 15 to 30 minutes with different types of trains to choose from, and takes about 1-2.5 hours to Shenzhen depending on train type.

    Passengers can buy tickets at the railway stations or at ticket offices throughout Guangzhou. It's also available to book tickets by phone (95105105 and 96020088).

    Useful Numbers for consulting and ticketing
    Guangzhou Railway Station: 61346222
    Guangzhou East Railway Station: 86661789
    Ticketing Hotline: 95105105, 96020088, 95105688

    Guangzhou has an efficient public transportation system. Find out more about how to get to or around the city through these webpages.

    Guangzhou Intercity Transport - Coach / Long-haul Bus
    Guangzhou enjoys a very convenient highway & expressway system. Trough a wide-reaching network, passengers can buy tickets for any coach station in Guangzhou (both downtown and suburb). Many intercity expressways have been built with long-haul buses serving various destinations within and outside Guangdong Province.
    For transportation between Guangzhou and Hong Kong, there's even a special tourist route at Aether Square (Yitai Guangchang) on Jiefang North Road heading directly to Hong Kong Disneyland.

    Guangzhou has an efficient public transportation system. Find out more about how to get to or around the city through these webpages.

    Guangzhou Intercity Transport - Water Transport

    With a perfect geographic location in the Pearl River Delta, Guangzhou has set up waterway connections with nations and regions worldwide. Ferry terminals situated in the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zhoutouju, Zengcheng, Panyu and Nansha operate direct passenger liner services to Hong Kong. Passenger liners at Dashatou Wharf and Xidi Wharf serve other destinations.

    -- Nansha Harbor - Hong Kong Timetable
    Nansha to HK: 09:30, 09:45, 11:30, 13:15, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30
    HK to Nansha: 08:00, 09:00, 11:30, 11:40, 13:30, 15:50
    Tel: 0086-20-84688963

    -- Lianhuashan Port - Hong Kong Timetable
    Lianhuashan to HK: 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 16:00, 18:00
    HK to Lianhuashan: 07:50, 08:40, 10:40, 13:30, 18:10
    Tel: 0086-20-84659919

    -- Huangpu Ferry Pier - Kaikou Xiuying Ferry Terminal
    Nansha to HK: 09:30, 09:45, 11:30, 13:15, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30
    HK to Nansha: 08:00, 09:00, 11:30, 11:40, 13:30, 15:50
    Tel: 0086-20-84688963

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