Shanghai to Guangzhou

Shanghai to Guangzhou

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Shanghai to Guangzhou Schedule

Shanghai to Guangzhou Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ354906:55 - 09:25€ 337.62
Hainan Airlines Economy #HU723208:00 - 10:35€ 67.32
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ353410:50 - 13:25¥ 2,311
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU530512:30 - 15:10¥ 2,547
China Railway Second Class Seat 15:25 - 23:44¥ 922
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU531317:30 - 19:55¥ 2,512
Air China Economy #CA342219:25 - 22:10¥ 2,512
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ354620:50 - 23:25¥ 2,311
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ821222:00 - 00:35¥ 2,321

Transportation from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day33
Distance1400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines

How to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Travelling between Shanghai and Guangzhou is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 915.18 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 37.67.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 23 hours to travel between Shanghai and Guangzhou depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Guangzhou. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h to reach Guangzhou.

How much does it cost to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Travelling between Shanghai and Guangzhou can be as cheap as USD 37.67 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 915.18 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Shanghai and Guangzhou ?

  • 17 from Shanghai to Guangzhou starting from 08:05 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until 21:50 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
  • 16 from Shanghai to Guangzhou starting from 08:00 Shanghai Hongqiao until 20:05 Shanghai Hongqiao

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Shanghai to Guangzhou.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 330.24.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Shanghai and Guangzhou

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% took a train
  • 40% decided to fly