How long does it take from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center by metro?

The journey from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center takes approximately 48 minutes by Guangzhou Metro, covering 20.63 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center?

The token fare from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center is ¥5. With a smart card the fare is ¥5 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥5.

Which platform at Airport South for Tianhe Sports Center?

At Airport South, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kecun. Look for the electronic board showing "Kecun".

What is the last train from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center?

The last train from Airport South towards Kecun departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tianhe Sports Center back towards Airport South departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Airport South to Tianhe Sports Center?

There are 10 stops between Airport South and Tianhe Sports Center on the Line 3. The stations are: Airport South, Renhe, Longgui, Jiahewanggang, Baiyun Avenue North, Tonghe, Yongtai, Tianhe Coach Terminal, Linhexi, Tiyu Xilu.

Airport South To Tianhe Sports Center

ShortestShortest Route

Airport South

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kecun

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Renhe

+4.43 min

4.43 min · 2.16 km

Longgui

+8.84 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Tianhe Coach Terminal

+30.93 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Linhexi

+35.34 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Tiyu Xilu

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground19.39 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Tiyu Xilu — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Xilang

+5 min

Tiyu Xilu

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Xilang

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Tianhe Sports Center

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.24 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

20.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Airport South	05:00	23:00	Towards Kecun
Tianhe Sports Center	05:00	23:00	Towards Airport South

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Guangzhou Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~83 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥134

Auto

¥278

Cab

¥504

Estimates for 20.63 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

XilangGuangzhou East Railway Station

Line 3

Guangzhou South Railway StationJiahewanggang

Line 3

Airport NorthKecun

Line 3

Departure station

Airport South

underground

Airport South, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Tianhe Sports Center

underground

Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water