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CANChinaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou, China

Drop-off

Tianhe CBD (Tiyu Xilu / Tianhe Sports Center)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North / Airport South – Tiyu Xilu)

metro Β· 5-7m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North / Airport South – Tiyu Xilu)
metro
Headway
5-7
Backup
Guangdong Intercity Railway (Baiyun Airport – Huadu / Panyu urban area) Β· 17m

Note

Metro Line 3 runs from Airport North and Airport South stations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport toward Tiyu Xilu in Tianhe CBD, with an easy same-line ride to Tiyu Xilu or transfer options at Jiahewanggang. Trains typically operate about 06:00–00:00 with intervals around 5 minutes in daytime, but the line is often very crowded at peak hours, so avoid rush hour with heavy luggage.ξˆ€citeξˆ‚ξˆ‚ξˆ

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Guangzhou: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service
Airport Express Line 1 (Guangzhou Baiyun Airport – Aviation Ticket Office / Guangzhou Railway Station)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-20m
Note
Airport Express Line 1 runs between the airport and the Aviation Ticket Office near Guangzhou Railway Station, from early morning until after the last flight, with buses about every 15–20 minutes. Guangzhou Railway Station offers onward metro connections on Lines 2 and 5 toward Tianhe CBD and other central districts.ξˆ€citeξˆ‚ξˆ‚ξˆ

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service
Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North / Airport South – Tiyu Xilu)
Mode
metro
Freq
5-7m
Note
Metro Line 3 runs from Airport North and Airport South stations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport toward Tiyu Xilu in Tianhe CBD, with an easy same-line ride to Tiyu Xilu or transfer options at Jiahewanggang. Trains typically operate about 06:00–00:00 with intervals around 5 minutes in daytime, but the line is often very crowded at peak hours, so avoid rush hour with heavy luggage.ξˆ€citeξˆ‚ξˆ‚ξˆ

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

KB
01Where will the downtown drop-off be?
A
Most services target Tianhe CBD (Tiyu Xilu / Tianhe Sports Center), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?
A
Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North / Airport South – Tiyu Xilu) usually runs every 5-7 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.