What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Chao An?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Chao An is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Chao An?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Chao An is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Chao An?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Chao An. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Foshan via Dongguan Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Chao An?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Chao An. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Chao An via Guangzhou South and Nanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Shantou to Chao An?

The distance between Shantou and Chao An is 469 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Chao An without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Chao An without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Chao An?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Shantou to Chao An, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Chao An bus from?

Shantou to Chao An bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Shantou station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Chao An train from?

Shantou to Chao An train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.

Train or bus from Shantou to Chao An?

The best way to get from Shantou to Chao An is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Shantou to Chao An bus arrive?

Shantou to Chao An bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Dongguan Humen station.

Where does the Shantou to Chao An train arrive?

Shantou to Chao An train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Chao An?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Chao An is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Shantou to Chao An.

Where can I stay near Chao An?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Chao An.

Shantou to Chao An - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Shantou to Chao An by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shantou to Guangzhou South stationtrain Shantou
3h 27m
¥200–225
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus Express Bus East Line 2
2. Take the train from Chaoshan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain Meizhou West / ...
4h 45m
¥164–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Dongguan Humenbus
2. Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Foshanbus
7h 42m
¥177–213
Drive 438.1 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Chao Ancar 438.1 km
4h 40m
¥373–538
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane SWA - CAN
2. Take the subway from Guangzhou Airport South to Lijiaosubway
4h 2m
¥1,029–1,739

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

¥1,007Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469.5 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Chao An, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Guangzhou South station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shantou to Chao An via Dongguan Humen, Foshan, and Zumiao in around 7h 42m.

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