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How to get fromShanghai to Guangzhouby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, line 2 subway

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane SHA - CAN
    2. Take the subway from Jiahewanggang to Haizhu Squaresubway subway
    4h 34m
    ¥511–1,215

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train Shanghai South
    25h 24m
    ¥175–425

  3. Train via Guangzhou South

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou South stationtrain train Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
    8h 24m
    ¥758–1,110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai South Bus Station to Hangzhoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zhejiang Hangzhou to Guangzhou Fangcun Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 54m
    ¥371–543

  5. Drive 1,397.9 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Guangzhoucar car 1,397.9 km
    14h 44m
    ¥1,189–1,717

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

    1. Take the subway from West Nanjing Road to Longyang Roadsubway subway
    2. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane PVG - CAN
    3. Take the subway from Jiahewanggang to Haizhu Squaresubway subway
    5h 6m
    ¥551–1,565

  7. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Foshan Shadi Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO)plane plane SHA - FUO
    4h 24m
    ¥1,846–3,968

  8. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Foshan Shadi Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO)plane plane PVG - FUO
    5h 1m
    ¥1,796–3,818

  9. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train, line 2 subway

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane SHA - SZX
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen Airport to Humen Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Humen to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Guangzhou South to Haizhu Squaresubway subway
    6h 14m
    ¥603–1,566

  10. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH)plane plane SHA - ZUH
    2. Take the bus from Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airport to Zhuhai Gongbeibus bus
    3. Take the train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    ¥1,373–2,435

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

Calendar279Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,220.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou South station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥750–1,051 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Guangzhou Fangcun Bus Station via Shanghai South Railway, Shanghai South Bus Station, Hangzhou, Fengqi Road, Chengzhan, and Zhejiang Hangzhou in around 17h 54m.

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