Guangzhou to Yiwu: Trains, Flights and Getting to the Market
Last checked October 29, 2026 against official sources. How we check
Quick answer
Take the high-speed train from Guangzhou South or fly from Baiyun Airport. On November 5, 2026, three direct trains took 5 h 21 to 8 h 34, with second class ¥633.5 to ¥765 (12306). China Southern lists five flights of about two hours. The market operator puts its newest building about 10 km from Yiwu's station and airport.
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Key facts
| Fastest train | G254, Guangzhou South 15:09 to Yiwu 20:30, 5 h 21, ¥727 second class (12306, November 5, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Flights | China Southern lists 5 from Guangzhou, about 1 h 50 to 2 h 05 |
| Market hours | 08:30–17:30 in Districts 2 to 4; District 1 entry until 16:30 (operator's website, quoted by Yiwu's government news office, February 2023) |
| Closed | February 13 to 27, 2026, for Spring Festival; dates differ each year |
| In Chinese | 义乌全球数贸中心 浙江省义乌市春风大道888号 |
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Train or plane?
| Option | From | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed train, 3 direct | Guangzhou South | 5 h 21 to 8 h 34 | ¥633.5 to ¥765 second class |
| K train, 2 direct | Guangzhou Baiyun station | 16 h 14 to 17 h 52 | Hard sleeper ¥268.5, soft sleeper ¥482.5 |
| Flight, 5 listed | Baiyun Airport | About 1 h 50 to 2 h 05 | Check the airline |
Train times and fares are from 12306 for trains on November 5, 2026. Flight times are from China Southern’s Yiwu page, which says to check its website or app for the actual schedule.
High-speed trains from Guangzhou South
| Train | Leaves Guangzhou South | Arrives Yiwu | Time | Second class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3017 | 06:18 | 14:52 | 8 h 34 | ¥633.5 |
| G1302 | 13:19 | 20:12 | 6 h 53 | ¥765 |
| G254 | 15:09 | 20:30 | 5 h 21 | ¥727 |
First class cost ¥994.5 to ¥1,224 on the same trains. Tickets for November 5 went on sale on October 22. China train tickets explains booking with a passport, and Guangzhou South Railway Station covers the station.
Coming from the fair? The Canton Fair metro station guide has the metro route between the complex and Guangzhou South.
Via Jinhua
Jinhua is the next city to Yiwu. G248 leaves Guangzhou station at 11:50 and Guangzhou East at 12:02 for Jinhua, taking 5 h 48 to 6 h, ¥737 second class. From Jinhua, 40 trains ran to Yiwu on November 5, from 17 minutes, with second class from ¥12 (12306).
Slow trains from Guangzhou Baiyun station
Two K trains leave Guangzhou Baiyun station (广州白云站): K528 at 08:19, arriving at 00:33 the next day, and K210 at 16:36, arriving at 10:28. A hard seat cost ¥156.5, a hard sleeper ¥268.5 and a soft sleeper ¥482.5. Guangzhou train stations explains which station is which.
Flights from Baiyun Airport
China Southern’s Yiwu page lists these flights from Guangzhou:
| Flight | Leaves Guangzhou | Arrives Yiwu |
|---|---|---|
| CZ3727 | 08:05 | 09:55 |
| CZ3883 | 10:35 or 10:40, by weekday | 12:40 |
| CZ3795 | 13:40 | 15:35 |
| CZ3309 | 16:50 | 18:45 |
| CZ3886 | 21:50 | 23:45 |
Zhejiang Online reported eight flights a day between Yiwu and Guangzhou in May 2026, and said foreign passengers make up about 40% of the route. For the airport in Guangzhou, see Guangzhou Baiyun Airport.
At the Yiwu end, the operator puts its Global Digital Trade Center about 10 km from the airport, and lists a market shuttle from the airport between 07:00 and 17:00.
Yiwu market: districts and hours
Yiwu International Trade City (义乌国际商贸城) is run by China Commodity City Group (浙江中国小商品城集团). It has Districts 1 to 5, plus the Global Digital Trade Center (义乌全球数贸中心), which opened in October 2025 (Xinhua). The operator’s pages list these goods:
| Market | Main goods |
|---|---|
| District 1 (一区) | Artificial flowers, toys, hair accessories and jewellery, festive and decorative crafts |
| District 2 (二区) | Bags and umbrellas, hardware and tools, electrical goods, locks, small appliances, clocks |
| District 3 (三区) | Stationery and eyewear, office and sports goods, cosmetics, zips and garment accessories |
| District 4 (四区) | Socks, daily goods, gloves and hats, shoes, underwear, belts and scarves |
| District 5 (五区) | Imported goods on the first floor; bedding, curtain fabric, knitting materials, hotel supplies, car parts, pet supplies |
| Global Digital Trade Center (全球数贸中心) | Fabrics, fashion jewellery, skincare, home and health goods, drones, toys, baby products, travel goods |
Photo: iamdanw · CC BY 2.0. Yiwu, Zhejiang, not Guangzhou DetailsHours. A February 2023 bus guide from Yiwu’s government news office gave these opening hours, quoting the operator’s website: District 1 08:30 to 16:30 for entry, with the doors shut at 17:30; Districts 2 to 4 08:30 to 17:30; District 5 08:30 to 17:00. We found no newer official list, so check before you go.
Spring Festival. In 2026 the markets closed for about two weeks, from the afternoon of February 13. Xinhua confirms they reopened on February 28. The dates differ each year.
For wholesale buying in Guangzhou itself, see Guangzhou wholesale markets.
From Yiwu station to the market
Photo: MNXANL · CC BY-SA 4.0. Yiwu, Zhejiang, not Guangzhou Details- Distance: the operator puts the Global Digital Trade Center about 10 km from Yiwu station.
- Market buses: the same 2023 news-office guide said the market bus lines were free, including Line 3 from the railway station. The operator’s market pages list a market shuttle from the railway station between 07:00 and 17:00. Routes change, so ask at the station.
- Light rail: the Jinhua–Yiwu–Dongyang line runs from beneath Yiwu station to International Trade City station (国际商贸城站), four stops on.
- Taxi: show the driver the market and district in Chinese, such as 义乌国际商贸城一区, or the Global Digital Trade Center card on this page.
Traps and how to avoid them
- Avoid Going to Guangzhou Baiyun station for a fast train
The three high-speed trains leave from Guangzhou South. Guangzhou Baiyun station has the K trains, which take 16 to 18 hours.
- Avoid Arriving at the market in the late afternoon
A February 2023 bus guide from Yiwu's government news office, quoting the operator's website, gave 08:30 to 17:30 for Districts 2 to 4, and District 1 stopped letting people in at 16:30. Arrive in the morning.
- Avoid Arriving during the Spring Festival closure
In 2026 the markets closed from the afternoon of February 13 and reopened on February 28. Check the operator's notice for your year.
- Avoid Going to the wrong district for your products
Each district sells different goods. Check the table below, and give the driver the district name in Chinese, such as 一区 for District 1.
FAQ
How far is Yiwu from Guangzhou?
We found no official distance. In time, the fastest direct train took 5 hours 21 minutes on November 5, 2026, and China Southern's flights take about two hours.
How long is the train from Guangzhou to Yiwu?
On November 5, 2026, the three direct high-speed trains from Guangzhou South took 5 h 21 (G254) to 8 h 34 (G3017), and the two K trains from Guangzhou Baiyun took 16 to 18 hours, according to 12306.
How much is the train from Guangzhou to Yiwu?
Second class cost ¥633.5 to ¥765 on the high-speed trains, and a hard sleeper ¥268.5 on the K trains (12306, trains on November 5, 2026). Fares change by date.
Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Yiwu?
Yes. China Southern's Yiwu page lists five flights from Guangzhou, from CZ3727 at 08:05 to CZ3886 at 21:50, each about two hours. Zhejiang Online reported eight flights a day between the two cities in May 2026.
What are the Yiwu market opening hours?
A February 2023 bus guide from Yiwu's government news office, quoting the operator's website, gave 08:30 to 17:30 for Districts 2 to 4, 08:30 to 17:00 for District 5, and entry to District 1 until 16:30. We found no newer official list.
How do I get from Yiwu station to the market?
The operator puts its Global Digital Trade Center about 10 km from the station, and lists a market shuttle from the station between 07:00 and 17:00. You can also take a taxi; show the driver the district name in Chinese.
Sources
- China Railway 12306 left-ticket and price query (trains on November 5, 2026)
- China Southern Airlines: Yiwu travel page with Guangzhou to Yiwu flight times (undated; check the airline's site or app)
- Zhejiang Online: how Yiwu Airport opens the world to small commodities, eight flights a day to Guangzhou (May 8, 2026, in Chinese)
- Yiwu government news office (义乌发布) on The Paper: market bus guide, with opening hours quoted from the operator's website (February 9, 2023, in Chinese)
- Chinagoods (market operator): District 1 page, goods by floor and market shuttles (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Chinagoods (market operator): District 2 page (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Chinagoods (market operator): District 3 page (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Chinagoods (market operator): District 4 page (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Chinagoods (market operator): District 5 page (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center (operator site): address, distance to the airport and station, goods by building (read October 29, 2026, in Chinese)
- Xinhua: Yiwu market reopens after Spring Festival; the Global Digital Trade Center opened in October 2025 (February 28, 2026, in Chinese)
- NetEase repost of the operator's 2026 Spring Festival market notice (in Chinese; second-hand copy)
- Wikipedia (Chinese): Jinhua–Yiwu–Dongyang line, stations from Yiwu station to International Trade City
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