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How to get fromDongguan to Shanghaiby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Dongguan to Shanghai by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Humen to Guangzhou South stationtrain train Shenzhen North / ...
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shanghai Hongqiao Stationtrain train Guangzhou / ...
    8h 57m
    ¥786–1,139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dongguan to Guangzhou Jiaokoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Zhejiang Hangzhoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 54m
    ¥406–607

  3. Drive 1,387.3 km

    1. Drive from Dongguan to Shanghaicar car 1,387.3 km
    14h 29m
    ¥1,180–1,704

  4. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane CAN - SHA
    5h 22m
    ¥541–1,282

  5. Train via Shenzhen

    1. Take the train from Humen to Shenzhen Northtrain train Guangzhou South / ...
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shanghai Southtrain train Shenzhen North
    13h 4m
    ¥477–1,140

  6. Line 2 subway, train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Hongfu Road to Humen Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Humen North to Shenzhen Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane SZX - SHA
    5h 50m
    ¥579–1,537

  7. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane CAN - PVG
    5h 49m
    ¥581–1,632

  8. Line 2 subway, train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Hongfu Road to Humen Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Humen North to Shenzhen Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane SZX - PVG
    4. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Roadsubway subway
    6h 16m
    ¥1,279–2,187

  9. Train to Foshan Shadi Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the train from Humen to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane FUO - SHA
    5h 35m
    ¥2,084–4,434

  10. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dongguan Station to Shenzhen Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane HKG - SHA
    6h 45m
    ¥817–1,890

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar273Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥511Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,789.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Dongguan, China and Shanghai, China?

You can take a subway from Hongfu Road to South Shaanxi Road via Humen Station, Humen, Guangzhou South station, Shanghai Hongqiao Station, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dongguan to South Shaanxi Road via Guangzhou Jiaokou, Jiaokou, Gaunghzhou station, Guangzhou Provincial, Hangzhou, Shanghai South Bus Station, and Shanghai South Railway in around 24h 54m.

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