There are 7 ways to get from Changsha to Shantou by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Taishan to Guangzhou South stationtrain Zhanjiang West
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
5h 19m¥285–349Bus via Zhuhai
cheapest- Take the bus from Garden Hotel to Zhuhai Gongbeibus Kaiping
- Take the bus from Zhuhai Jida to Shantoubus
11h 4m¥204–294Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kaiping to Hong Kong International Airport Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hong Kong International Airport Bus Terminal to Bantianbus
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain
9h 33m¥342–721Drive 487 km
- Drive from Changsha to Shantoucar 487 km
5h 10m¥413–597Bus to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kaiping Bus Station to Guangzhou Guangfobus
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CAN - SWA
6h 23m¥1,110–1,853Bus
- Take the bus from Kaiping to Wan Chaibus
- Take the bus from [Xb] Hennessy Road Outside House No. 138 to Huanggangbus
- Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus
10h 46m¥328–518Train, train to Zhanjiang, fly
- Take the train from Kaiping South to Yangxitrain
- Take the train from Yangxi to Zhanjiang Westtrain
- Fly from Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane ZHA - SWA
6h 29m¥1,302–3,870
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to bus via Zhuhai which costs ¥200 - ¥300 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥410 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct bus from Changsha to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Kaiping and arriving at Shantou Zhonglv via [Xb] Hennessy Road Outside House No. 138 and Futian Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Changsha to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Kaiping South and arriving at Shantou via Taishan and Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Changsha and Shantou is 574 km. The road distance is 487 km.
The best way to get from Changsha to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥280 - ¥350.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Changsha to Shantou, including transfers.
Changsha to Shantou bus services, operated by Trans Island Limousine Bus, depart from Kaiping station.
Changsha to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Taishan station.
The best way to get from Changsha to Shantou is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥280 - ¥350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥320 - ¥550 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Changsha, Guangdong, China and Shantou, China?
You can take a vehicle from Changsha to Shantou via Kaiping South, Taishan, and Guangzhou South station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaiping to Shantou Zhonglv via [Xb] Hennessy Road Outside House No. 138, Huanggang, Futian Bonded Area, Futian, and Futian Station in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Zhanjiang to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,600
Train from Taishan to Guangzhou South station
- Adult - second class
- ¥40–60
Train from Kaiping South to Yangxi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–70
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–70
Train from Yangxi to Zhanjiang West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥60–85
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥60–85
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–450
Train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥110–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥110–160
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
- Phone
- (852) 2979 8778
- Website
- tilchinalink.com
Bus from Kaiping to Hong Kong International Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–249
- Schedules at
- tilchinalink.com
- Book at
- tilchinalink.com
- Adult
- ¥160–240
Bus from Kaiping to Wan Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥155–270
- Schedules at
- tilchinalink.com
- Book at
- tilchinalink.com
- Adult
- ¥180–270
- Phone
- (852) 3412 6677
- [email protected]
- Website
- eebus.com
Bus from Hong Kong International Airport Bus Terminal to Bantian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–220
- Schedules at
- eebus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kaiping Bus Station to Guangzhou Guangfo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥61–95
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–95
Bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
Bus from Zhuhai Jida to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥130–190
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
Bus from [Xb] Hennessy Road Outside House No. 138 to Huanggang
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥60–90
- Website
- Lok Ma Chau Crossing-boundary Coach Services
- Phone
- (852)2998 7888
- Website
- ctshk
Bus from Garden Hotel to Zhuhai Gongbei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–110
- Website
- ctshk
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More Questions & Answers
Changsha to Shantou bus services, operated by Trans Island Limousine Bus, arrive at Wan Chai station.
Changsha to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Shantou is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Changsha to Shantou.
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