What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou is to bus which costs ¥160 - ¥210 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥190 - ¥220.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Guangzhou?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Guangzhou. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Guangzhou Haizhu via Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Guangzhou?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Guangzhou. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Haizhu Square via Guangzhou South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Shantou to Guangzhou?

The distance between Shantou and Guangzhou is 453 km. The road distance is 418 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Guangzhou without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥190 - ¥220.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Guangzhou?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Shantou to Guangzhou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Guangzhou bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shantou to Guangzhou train from?

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

Train or bus from Shantou to Guangzhou?

The best way to get from Shantou to Guangzhou is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥190 - ¥220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥210 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Shantou to Guangzhou bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shantou to Guangzhou train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shantou to Guangzhou?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Guangzhou is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Shantou to Guangzhou.

Where can I stay near Guangzhou?

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There are 6 ways to get from Shantou to Guangzhou 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 16m
¥199–217
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 13m
¥161–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Dongguan Humenbus
2. Take the bus from Humen to Guangzhou Haizhubus
6h 41m
¥162–208
Drive 418 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Guangzhoucar 418 km
4h 25m
¥356–514
Fly, line 2 subway
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane SWA - CAN
2. Take the subway from Jiahewanggang to Haizhu Squaresubway
3h 35m
¥1,027–1,731
Bus via Shenzhen
1. Take the bus from Shantou Zongzhan to Futian Stationbus Futian
2. Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian to Guangzhou Municipalbus
8h 25m
¥178–253

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453.2 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Guangzhou, 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 Shayuan via Humen, Guangzhou Haizhu, and Nanzhou in around 6h 41m.

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