Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangzhou, China

Drop-off

Tianhe CBD (Tiyu Xilu / Tianhe Sports Center)

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Fastest

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

metro · 5-7m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport North / Airport South – Tiyu Xilu)
Headway: 5-7
Backup: Guangdong Intercity Railway (Baiyun Airport – Huadu / Panyu urban area) · 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.cite

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.