Latest update | Travel tips to Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station

Since the beginning of the summer travel rush, Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station has recorded over 800,000 passenger trips, which is a significant record for this major transportation hub. Officially opened on December 26, 2023, it has quickly become a new landmark in the city.

Travel tips to Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station

Metro: Travelers can take Metro Line 8 to Shitan Station and use the convenient transfer passage at Exit B to reach Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station directly.

Buses: Ten bus routes, including 421, 426, 510, 523, 925, 840, 807A, Night Bus 22, Night Bus 77, and Night Bus 75, provide direct access to the third-floor bus terminal of Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station, entering through Entrance 1 on the north platform.

Taxis and ride-hailing: Passengers can drop off at Entrances 1 to 4, and those needing ride-hailing services should follow the signage to the P2 parking lot.

Self-driving: Travelers can reach the station by searching “Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station P1 north parking” on apps, and get to the station entrance via an underground passage.

(Photo provided by China Railway Guangzhou Group)

With a vast infrastructure featuring 11 platforms and 24 tracks spread across three above-ground storeys and four underground storeys, the station can accommodate more than 10,000 passengers at the same time.

Currently, the station operates 152 trains per day, with nearly 104 high-speed trains making up approximately 70% of its service. Passengers can conveniently access various destinations, including Shenzhen, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Jinan, Hefei, Shantou, Zhangjiajie, Huaihua, Badong, Shangrao, and Zhangjiagang via the high-speed rail network.

To enhance the passenger experience, China Railway Guangzhou Group is continually optimizing train schedules based on passenger flow, adjusting capacity flexibly, and improving service management both on trains and at the station.

The design of Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station includes public squares on the north and south sides of the elevated waiting hall, which serve as walking spaces during regular days and can be transformed into temporary waiting areas during peak travel times, for example, the Spring Festival travel rush.

As one of the key passenger stations in the Guangzhou Railway Comprehensive Hub, which encompasses five main stations and four auxiliary ones, Baiyun Railway Station plays a vital role in facilitating operations for several major routes, such as the Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway, Guangzhou-Shanwei High-Speed Railway, Guangzhou-Shenzhen Intercity Railway, and so on. Its operation enhances the efficiency and convenience of the railway transport system in Guangzhou.

(Photo provided by China Railway Guangzhou Group)