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

The cheapest way to get from Wuhan to Shantou is to train via Shenzhen which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wuhan to Shantou is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥500 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Wuhan and Shantou?

No, there is no direct train from Wuhan to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Zhongshan Park and arriving at Shantou via Hongshan Square, Wuhan and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Wuhan to Shantou?

The distance between Wuhan and Shantou is 1426 km. The road distance is 1035.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Wuhan to Shantou without a car is to train via Shenzhen which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥600 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Wuhan to Shantou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wuhan to Shantou train from?

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

Train or fly from Wuhan to Shantou?

The best way to get from Wuhan to Shantou is to train via Shenzhen which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥600 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥500 - ¥1800 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Wuhan to Shantou train arrive?

Wuhan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.

Can I drive from Wuhan to Shantou?

Yes, the driving distance between Wuhan to Shantou is 1035 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Wuhan to Shantou.

Where can I stay near Shantou?

There are 80+ hotels available in Shantou.

Wuhan to Shantou - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wuhan to Shantou by train, car, or plane

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Train via Shenzhen
best
1. Take the train from Wuhan to Shenzhen Northtrain Beijing / ...
2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
8h 2m
¥626–687
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hankou to Xiamen Northtrain Chongqing North
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain Shanghai South / ...
11h 6m
¥415–941
Drive 1,035.1 km
1. Drive from Wuhan to Shantoucar 1,035.1 km
11h 28m
¥874–1,263
Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
1. Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane WUH - SWA
4h 58m
¥505–1,727
Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
1. Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane WUH - XMN
2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain
6h 57m
¥1,131–3,127
Fly to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, train
1. Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ)plane WUH - HUZ
2. Take the train from Huidong to Shantoutrain
6h 15m
¥1,420–3,667

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

70Weekly Planes

2h 59mAverage Duration

¥488Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,425.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Wuhan, China and Shantou, China?

You can take a subway from Zhongshan Park to Shantou via Hongshan Square, Wuhan station, Wuhan, and Shenzhen North in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, Spring Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 3 hours.

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