There are 6 ways to get from Wuhan to Shantou by train, car, or plane
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Train via Shenzhen
best- Take the train from Wuhan to Shenzhen Northtrain Beijing / ...
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
8h 2m¥626–687Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hankou to Xiamen Northtrain Chongqing North
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain Shanghai South / ...
11h 6m¥415–941Drive 1,035.2 km
- Drive from Wuhan to Shantoucar 1,035.2 km
11h 28m¥871–1,258Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane WUH - SWA
4h 53m¥505–1,927Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
- Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane WUH - XMN
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain
6h 52m¥1,231–3,527Fly to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, train
- Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ)plane WUH - HUZ
- Take the train from Huidong to Shantoutrain
6h 15m¥1,320–3,667
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wuhan to Shantou is to train via Shenzhen which costs ¥600 - ¥700 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Wuhan to Shantou is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥500 - ¥2000.
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.
The distance between Wuhan and Shantou is 1426 km. The road distance is 1035.2 km.
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.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Wuhan to Shantou, including transfers.
Wuhan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Wuhan station.
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 - ¥2000 and takes 4h 53m.
Wuhan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wuhan to Shantou is 1035 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Wuhan to Shantou.
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 three other airlines fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 4 hours.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Wenzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport via Ningbo Lishe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,300
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Fuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–1,900
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,100
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,800
Train from Wuhan to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥470–510
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Shenzhen North to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- Business Class Seat
- ¥350–500
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–310
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–310
Train from Huidong to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥220–250
- Business Class Seat
- ¥320–460
Train from Hankou to Xiamen North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥310–430
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
Train from Xiamen North to Chaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
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