ChinaChinaGuangzhou to Beijing shipping route.
2,261 km by rail, about 3.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Guangzhou and Beijing
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
GuangzhouRailBeijingRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,261 km (1,405 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,889 km |
| Transit time | 3.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Guangzhou to Beijing shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Guangzhou, China to Beijing, China runs 2,261 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 1,889 km, the track adds 20%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Guangzhou and Beijing.
Of 15 rail routes from Guangzhou in this directory, Beijing is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Chengdu (2,129 km), Xi'an (2,024 km) and Kunming (1,809 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Guangzhou to Beijing?
2,261 km by rail (1,889 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Guangzhou to Beijing?
About 3.1 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Beijing to Guangzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Guangzhou to Shanghai1,738 km
- Zhengzhou to Beijing693 km
- Xi'an to Beijing1,059 km
- Wuhan to Beijing1,221 km
- Shanghai to Beijing1,436 km
- Yiwu to Beijing1,665 km
- Lanzhou to Beijing1,686 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.