There are 6 ways to get from Guangzhou to Shantou by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
4h 11m¥194–225Bus via Humen
cheapest- Take the bus from Guangzhou Shiqiao to Humenbus
- Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantoubus
8h 50m¥155–202Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Shenzhen Futianbus
- Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus Futian
8h 30m¥175–256Drive 417.1 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Shantoucar 417.1 km
4h 24m¥352–508Line 2 subway, fly
- Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CAN - SWA
4h 28m¥1,028–1,931Train, 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 5m¥161–332
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shantou is to bus via Humen which costs ¥150 - ¥210 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangzhou to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou Municipal and arriving at Shantou Zhonglv via Futian Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Shantou is 453 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Guangzhou to Shantou, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou Municipal station.
Guangzhou to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥190 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, 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 bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Shantou Zhonglv via Futian Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,020–1,040
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- [email protected]
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggang
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
Train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 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
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
- 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
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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Booking & Getting There
Guangzhou to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Shenzhen Futian station.
Guangzhou to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Shantou is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Guangzhou to Shantou.
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