Guangzhou South Railway Station Guides
Opened in Jan 2010, Guangzhou South Railway Station (Chinese name 广州南站, Guangzhou Nan) is the four largest high-speed railway station in China that with over 610,000 square metres and has 15 platforms, 28 railway tracks. The Station is located in Panyu District, 17km south of the downtown of Guangzhou. As an interchange station and a terminus between Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high speed railway, Guangzhou-Zhanjiang high speed railway, Guangzhou–Zhuhai intercity railway and Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed Railways, Guangzhou South Railway Station is mainly serving high speed trains, operating 421 highs speed trains and on average has 430,000 entrances and exits per day.
Station Layout
Guangzhou South Railway Station has four floors.
| Mezzanine of 3F | Restaurant & food, including KFC, McDonald's, Starbucks, coffee, Chinese food, western food, noodles and hamburg. |
| 3F Level | West drop-off area, entrance, security check, waiting hall, business lounge, |
| 2F Level | Platforms, railway tracks, east drop-off area |
| 1F Level | Arrivals, exit, metro exit / entrance, ticket office, bus stop, taxi drop-off and pick-up, food and restaurants, parking lot |
| B1 Level | Metro line 2 and line 7 station |
Address and Map
Address: 1500 Shengui Road, Minghang District, Shanghai, China.
Guangzhou South Railway Station is located 17km south of downtown of Guangzhou, 49km south of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, and 23km southwest of Pazhou Complex.
FAQs of Guangzhou South Railway Station
1. How far is Guangzhou South Railway Station from downtown of Guangzhou?
The station is located 17km south of downtown of Guangzhou
2. How far is Guangzhou South Railway Station from Guangzhou Baiyu Airport(CAN)?
The station is located 49km north of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport. How to get to Baiyun Airport from Guangzhou South Railway Station?
3. How to get to Guangzhou South Railway station by metro or taxi?
Guangzhou South Railway station can be reached by metro line 2, metro line 7 and taxi
4. Do I need to collect the paper tickets to board the train?
Because the electronic tickets have been available on most train routes depart from Guangzhou South Railway Station, you don't need to pick up paper tickets.
5. When do I need to arrive at the station before the train departure?
Guangzhou South Railway Station is very big and crowded. Allow yourself plenty of time, at least 45 minutes to queue up for security checks and boarding.
6. Are there any foods in Guangzhou South Railway station?
There are many options foods and restaurants on 3F and 1F, including Chinese food, KFC, McDonald's and Starbucks.
7. How many railway stations in Guangzhou?
There five major railway stations in Guangzhou: Guangzhou Railway Station, Guangzhou East Railway Station, Guangzhou South Railway Station, Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station, and Guangzhou North Railway Station.
