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G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou train timings
G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Hangzhou East Railway Station | 07:32 | 07:34 | 2 min | 154 |
| 3 | Changsha South Railway Station | 10:35 | 10:38 | 3 min | 1024 |
| 4 | Guangzhou South Railway Station | 13:28 | — | 1788 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by China Railway on the day.
G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou: Shanghai to Guangzhou
G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou (G 55) is a premium train run by China Railway between Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station. The full journey covers 1,788 km and takes 6h 28m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 07:00 and reaches Guangzhou South Railway Station at 13:28. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Hangzhou East Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station.
G55 is a high-speed Fuxing EMU from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou South on the Shanghai-Wuhan-Guangzhou HSR corridor. Covering 1,788 km in approximately 6h30m at 350 km/h, it connects the Yangtze River Delta to the Pearl River Delta — China's two biggest economic zones.
How to book G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou tickets
Tickets are sold by China Railway on 12306.cn and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on 12306.cnG55 Shanghai–Guangzhou: common questions
- What time does G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou leave Shanghai?
- G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou departs Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 07:00 and arrives at Guangzhou South Railway Station at 13:28. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou take from Shanghai to Guangzhou?
- The scheduled journey time is 6h 28m for 1,788 km.
- Which stations does G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou stop at?
- G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou calls at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hangzhou East Railway Station, Changsha South Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station.
- Does G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou run every day?
- Yes, G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou runs daily.
- Where can I book G55 Shanghai–Guangzhou tickets?
- On China Railway's own site, 12306.cn. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.