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

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

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  1. Line 2 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway subway
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane CAN - SHA
    4h 31m
    ¥513–1,216

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanghai Southtrain train Haikou
    24h 48m
    ¥176–420

  3. Train via Guangzhou South

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shanghai Hongqiao Stationtrain train Guangzhou / ...
    8h 34m
    ¥759–1,110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guangzhou Fangcun Bus Station to Zhejiang Hangzhoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai South Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 57m
    ¥375–535

  5. Drive 1,402 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Shanghaicar car 1,402 km
    14h 42m
    ¥1,193–1,723

  6. Line 2 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway subway
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane CAN - PVG
    3. Take the subway from Longyang Road to West Nanjing Roadsubway subway
    4h 57m
    ¥553–1,866

  7. Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane FUO - SHA
    4h 21m
    ¥2,056–4,519

  8. Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane FUO - PVG
    4h 57m
    ¥2,006–4,469

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

    1. Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Guangzhou Southsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain train
    3. Take the train from Humen North to Shenzhen Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane SZX - SHA
    6h 21m
    ¥604–1,566

  10. Line 2 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, line 1 subway, train, line 10 subway

    1. Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway subway
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane CAN - HGH
    3. Take the subway from Xiaoshan International Airport to East stationsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    5. Take the subway from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South Shaanxi Roadsubway subway
    6h 39m
    ¥635–1,855

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

Calendar273Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Guangzhou South station to Shanghai Hongqiao Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥750–1,051 and the journey takes 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guangzhou Fangcun Bus Station to South Shaanxi Road via Zhejiang Hangzhou, Chengzhan, Fengqi Road, Hangzhou, Shanghai South Bus Station, and Shanghai South Railway in around 16h 57m.

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