Beijing to Guangzhou HSR 2026 (京广高铁)
8 hour G-train. The world's longest non-stop HSR route at 2,298 km. 12 daily departures. CNY 870 to 2,727 by class. Connects north China political capital to south China commercial capital.
8 hours
Beijing West to Guangzhou South
2,298 km
World's longest non-stop HSR route
12 daily
G-class departures, 6 AM to 2 PM
CNY 870
Second class fare (one-way)
Route Map
Quick Answer
The Beijing-Guangzhou HSR is the longest non-stop high-speed rail route in the world — 2,298 km in 8 hours. Beijing West Station to Guangzhou South Station. 12 daily G-train departures. Second class CNY 870, First class CNY 1,490, Business class CNY 2,727. Book on Trip.com (Ctrip) in CNY with Alipay or WeChat Pay. For travelers, the route is most popular during Spring Festival (north-to-south worker migration) and Lunar New Year for Cantonese-speaking diaspora returning to Guangdong.
Beijing-Guangzhou HSR Class Options
Business (Shang-wu)
CNY 2,727
3 seats per row, lie-flat for 8 hours, 2 free meals, business lounge access
First class (Yi-deng)
CNY 1,490
4 seats (2+2), 60-degree recline, free WiFi, recommended for 8h journey
Second class (Er-deng)
CNY 870
5 seats (2+3), tight legroom — 8 hours is long, bring snacks and water
Sleeper option (overnight)
N/A on G-class
Use Z19 overnight sleeper if you prefer to sleep through — not HSR but 22 hours
Book Beijing-Guangzhou HSR on Trip.com
All G-trains, full Mandarin interface, CNY + Alipay/WeChat Pay, foreign passport accepted, mobile QR ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 8-hour Beijing-Guangzhou HSR too long? Should I fly?+
For 8 hours, flight is faster (3 hours air time plus transfers = 5 to 6 hours). However, HSR remains popular because: First class costs CNY 1,490 (about the same as economy flight CNY 1,200 to 2,500 plus baggage), no airport security stress, full mobile WiFi, you arrive in city center without 45 min airport transfer, weather-independent on time. For business travelers preferring quiet productive time, Business class lie-flat is unbeatable. For families with kids, train wins. Trip.com books both — compare on the platform.
What is the Beijing-Guangzhou HSR scenery like?+
The route passes through 6 provinces: Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Guangdong. Major stops include Zhengzhou (4 hours from Beijing, Yellow River, Shaolin Temple), Wuhan (5 hours, Yangtze River crossing), Changsha (6 hours, Mao's birthplace), and Guangzhou. The Yangtze River bridge at Wuhan and the karst limestone of Guangxi are highlights. Sit on the right side traveling south (window seat A) for the best mountain views in southern Hunan.
Beijing West versus Beijing South — which station for G-trains to Guangzhou?+
Beijing West (Beijing-Xi). All Beijing-Guangzhou G-trains depart Beijing West. It is on Subway Lines 7 and 9 (25 minutes from central Beijing). Beijing South handles Beijing-Shanghai and east-coast HSR routes. Beijing North handles new HSR routes to Zhangjiakou and the Olympic resort areas. For Beijing-Guangzhou, just remember Beijing West (West for south-bound).
Can I break the Beijing-Guangzhou HSR with a stopover?+
Yes, stopovers at Zhengzhou or Wuhan are common. Trip.com supports multi-leg HSR booking. Popular plans include Beijing to Zhengzhou (4 hours, visit Shaolin Temple for 1 to 2 nights) plus Zhengzhou to Guangzhou (4 hours) — total trip CNY 870, same as direct. Or Beijing to Wuhan (5 hours, Yangtze River cruise for 3 nights) plus Wuhan to Guangzhou (3 hours). Many Chinese travelers do Beijing to Changsha (Mao's birthplace plus Zhangjiajie) plus Changsha to Guangzhou.