How long does it take from Airport South to Xilang by metro?

The journey from Airport South to Xilang takes approximately 73 minutes by Guangzhou Metro, covering 29.14 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Airport South to Xilang?

The token fare from Airport South to Xilang is ¥6. With a smart card the fare is ¥6 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥6.

Which platform at Airport South for Xilang?

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 Xilang?

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

How many stops from Airport South to Xilang?

There are 19 stops between Airport South and Xilang on the Line 3. The stations are: Airport South, Renhe, Longgui, Jiahewanggang.

Airport South To Xilang

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

Jiahewanggang

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.47 km

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

interchange Jiahewanggang — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Guangzhou South Railway Station

+5 min

Jiahewanggang

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Guangzhou South Railway Station

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

Jiangxia

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Xiaogang

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

+20.46 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Yuexiu Park

+23.87 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Gongyuanqian

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.8 km

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

interchange Gongyuanqian — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Xilang

+5 min

Gongyuanqian

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Xilang

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

Ximenkou

+2.75 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Chen Clan Academy

+5.49 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Huadiwan

+16.46 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Kengkou

+19.21 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Xilang

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

73 min

Total time

stops

29.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Airport South	05:00	23:00	Towards Kecun
Xilang	06:00	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

¥6

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥6

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥6

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

3.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.81 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~117 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥6

Bike

¥184

Auto

¥380

Cab

¥692

Estimates for 29.14 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

Xilang

underground

Xilang, Guangzhou, Guangdong

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Xilang main road· Xilang area♿

Xilang bus stop· Xilang area♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water