The average train between Nanning and Shantou takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Nanning to Shantou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Nanning and Shantou. The earliest departure is at 11:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanning is at 5:49 PM which arrives into Shantou at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nanning to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Nanning station and arriving at Shantou station via Guangzhou South station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Nanning to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Nanning station.
Nanning to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Book your Nanning to Shantou train tickets online with China Railways D-Class and China Railways G-Class.
The distance between Nanning and Shantou is 861.1 km. The road distance is 1,011 km.
You can take a train from Nanning to Shantou via Guangzhou South station in around 7h 17m.