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From Shanghai to Guangzhou

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Compare transport options from Shanghai to Guangzhou over the next 7 days. Flights start at €52. Trains start at €26.

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19:06
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17:06
Shanghai SongjiangGuangzhou Baiyun
€26
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14:00
6h 14m
20:14
Shanghai HongqiaoGuangzhoubei(Guangzhou North)
€124
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16:40
21h 37m
14:17
Shanghai SongjiangGuangzhou Baiyun
€28
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13:50
15h 46m
05:36
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)Guangzhou Baiyun
€37
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  • Prices shown from Shanghai to Guangzhou are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Shanghai to Guangzhou

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou costs only €25 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 27m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Trains Cheapest
Average price €25
Average duration 10h
Departure Time 06:51 - 17:06
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Flights Fastest
Average price €66
Average duration 2h 27m
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Average train fares from Shanghai to Guangzhou for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Guangzhou is Tuesday, with an average price of €25.

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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to Guangzhou in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou is November, with an average price of €48. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching €92.

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  • €92
    Jul
  • €73
    Aug
  • €60
    Sep
  • €49
    Oct
  • €48
    Nov
  • €52
    Dec
  • €54
    Jan
  • €84
    Feb
  • €52
    Mar
  • €63
    Apr
  • €65
    May
  • €61
    Jun

From Shanghai to Guangzhou: Travel Information

Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Guangzhou

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Shanghai China
Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China
Jiading Shanghai China

Popular train stations near Guangzhou

Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) Guangzhou China
Guangzhou Guangzhou China
longdong Guangzhou China
cencun Guangzhou China
jianggao Guangzhou China

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular airports near Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Guangzhou China
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) Nearby Foshan China

Recommended hotels in Guangzhou

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Fuyu Hotel
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Guangzhou Gymnasium/Baiyun Mountain | 8.53 km from city centre
20% off
€20 €16

FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Guangzhou

  • What’s the distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

    It’s about 1170 km (727 miles) from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
  • You can travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 27 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 10h 0m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is by Trains, with an average price of €25. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €66 on avergae.
  • When traveling from Shanghai to Guangzhou, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport , Trains typically departs from Shanghai and arrives at Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually cheapest (November), with an average price of €48 Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €25 .
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0h.