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

The journey from Gongyuanqian to Airport South takes approximately 46 minutes by Guangzhou Metro, covering 19.27 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gongyuanqian to Airport South?

The token fare from Gongyuanqian to Airport South 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 Gongyuanqian for Airport South?

At Gongyuanqian, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Guangzhou South Railway Station. Look for the electronic board showing "Guangzhou South Railway Station".

What is the last train from Gongyuanqian to Airport South?

The last train from Gongyuanqian towards Guangzhou South Railway Station departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Airport South back towards Gongyuanqian departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Gongyuanqian to Airport South?

There are 11 stops between Gongyuanqian and Airport South on the Line 2. The stations are: Gongyuanqian, Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangzhou Railway Station, Sanyuanli, Baiyun Park, Xiaogang, Jiangxia, Jiahewanggang.

Gongyuanqian To Airport South

ShortestShortest Route

Gongyuanqian

yellow interchange

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

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

Yuexiu Park

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

+6.82 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Xiaogang

+20.46 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Jiangxia

+23.87 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Jiahewanggang

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.8 km

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

interchange Jiahewanggang — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Airport North

+5 min

Jiahewanggang

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Airport North

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

Longgui

+4.43 min

4.43 min · 2.16 km

Renhe

+8.84 min

4.41 min · 2.15 km

Airport South

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.47 km

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

Route on the map

11stops1changes

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

19.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gongyuanqian	06:00	23:00	Towards Guangzhou South Railway Station
Airport South	05:00	23:00	Towards Gongyuanqian

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

2.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.19 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥126

Auto

¥262

Cab

¥474

Estimates for 19.27 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 2

Guangzhou South Railway StationJiahewanggang

Line 2

Airport NorthKecun

Line 2

Departure station

Gongyuanqian

underground

Gongyuanqian, Guangzhou, Guangdong

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Gongyuanqian main road· People's Park♿

Gongyuanqian bus stop· People's Park♿

Gongyuanqian exit· People's Park♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival 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