There are 5 ways to get from Guangdong to Shantou by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
4h 11m¥194–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guangzhou Shiqiao to Humenbus
- Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantoubus
9h 6m¥156–204Drive 417.1 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Shantoucar 417.1 km
4h 24m¥355–512Train, bus
- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain Guangzhou East / ...
- Take the bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotelbus Express Bus East Line 2
5h 9m¥162–332Bus via Shenzhen
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Shenzhen Futianbus
- Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus Futian
9h 38m¥177–263
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guangdong to Shantou is to bus which costs ¥150 - ¥210 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Guangdong to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangdong to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou Shiqiao and arriving at Shantou via Dongguan Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangdong to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Shantou via Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Guangdong and Shantou is 453 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Guangdong to Shantou, including transfers.
Guangdong to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou Shiqiao station.
Guangdong to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥150 - ¥210 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Guangdong, China and Shantou, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Yide Lu to Shantou via Yantang, Shiqiao, Guangzhou Shiqiao, and Dongguan Humen in around 9h 6m.
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
Train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou Shiqiao to Humen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥30–75
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥50–75
Bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Shenzhen Futian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥65–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
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
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Phone
- (+86)29 85236688
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Guangdong to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Humen station.
Guangdong to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangdong to Shantou is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Guangdong to Shantou.
There are 59+ hotels available in Shantou.