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Car
14 h 44 min
1397 km.
from $76
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Shanghai, China → Guangzhou, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Composite routes from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Cheapest
14 h 44 min
Car
1397 km.
from $76
Fastest
2 h 3 min
Plane
Other
4 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1211 km.
from $121.37
8 h 56 min
1212 km.
from $107.59
18 h 19 min
1212 km.
from $96.04
6 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1211 km.
from $138.49
6 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1211 km.
from $284.49

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 14
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
9 Air Co Ltd
Website
Shanghai Airlines
Website
China United
Website
Hainan
Website
Xiamen Airlines
Website
Donghai Airlines
Website
Shandong Airlines
Website
Suparna Airlines
Website
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
2h 31m
Every day
$114.50–$623.41
Air China
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$127.23–$623.41
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 34m
Every day
$114.50–$597.96
Juneyao Airlines
Website
2h 37m
Every day
$114.50–$597.96
Spring Airlines
Website
2h 28m
Every day
$108.14–$279.90
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 38m
Every day
$190.84–$470.74
9 Air Co Ltd
Website
2h 27m
Every day
$127.23–$229.01
Shanghai Airlines
Website
2h 31m
Every day
$165.39–$597.96
China United
Website
2h 40m
Every day
$165.39–$318.06
Hainan
Website
2h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$139.95–$954.19
Xiamen Airlines
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$114.50–$597.96
Donghai Airlines
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$114.50–$229.01
Shandong Airlines
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$127.23–$623.41
Suparna Airlines
Website
2h 40m
Every day
$114.50–$318.06
Train operators
Found: 6
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
Guangzhou Metro
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China Railways K-Class
Website
Shanghai Metro
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China Railways G-Class
Website
7h 3m
Once daily
$108.14–$120.86
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
49 min
Every 4 hours
$8.27–$15.27
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
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52 min
Every 30 minutes
$7.00–$10.18
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Guangzhou Metro
Website
24 min
Every 5 minutes
$0.57–$0.83
(86) 020-96891
(86) 020-96891
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways K-Class
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23h 42m
Once daily
$26.72–$69.97
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Shanghai Metro
Website
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Every 10 minutes
$0.66
(86)021-64370000
(86)021-64370000
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
2h 50m
Every 4 hours
$10.79
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is to train which costs $22.83 - $65.22 and takes 25h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Guangzhou. However, there are services departing from Shanghai Station and arriving at Ximenkou via Dongguan South and Guangzhou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 1221 km. The road distance is 1431.1 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou without a car is to train via Dongguan South which takes 8h 56m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Guangzhou train from?

Shanghai to Guangzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Station.

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is to train via Dongguan South which takes 8h 56m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $63.59 - $65.22 and takes 18h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Shanghai to Guangzhou train arrive?

Shanghai to Guangzhou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Dongguan South station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Guangzhou is 1431 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

Where can I stay near Guangzhou?

There are 792+ hotels available in Guangzhou. Prices start at $54.20 per night.
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