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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Composite routes from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Cheapest
14 h 29 min
Car
1432 km.
from $78
Fastest
2 h 5 min
Plane
Other
9 h 36 min
1212 km.
from $107.15
17 h 1 min
1212 km.
from $96.83

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$623.41
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$305.34

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$623.41
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$305.34

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$597.96
Plane from Foshan Shadi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$267.17
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$1,399.49

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$597.96
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,399.49

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$279.90
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$292.62

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$470.74
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,399.49

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$597.96
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$1,399.49

9 Air Co Ltd

Website:
9air.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$216.28
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$190.84

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$597.96
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$470.74
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$267.17

China United

Website:
flycua.com/
Plane from Foshan Shadi Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$267.17

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$954.19
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$826.97
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$254.45

Beijing Capital

Website:
intl.jdair.net/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$229.01

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$597.96
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$1,399.49

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$292.62
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$826.97
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$1,399.49

Donghai Airlines

Website:
donghaiair.com/
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$279.90

Suparna Airlines

Website:
yzr.com.cn/
Plane from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$292.62
Plane from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$254.45

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.76–$8.52
Train from Shenzhen North to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$127.23
Train from Guangzhou South station to Humen
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07–$4.58
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$12.72

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$15.27
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$20.36
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$190.84

Guangzhou Metro

Phone:
(86) 020-96891
Email:
96891@gzmtr.com
Website:
gzmtr.com
Train from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggang
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57–$0.83
Train from Haizhu Square to Guangzhou
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.64–$0.89

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
24h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$69.97

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from Longyang Road to West
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.66
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station to South
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou Fangcun Bus Station to Zhejiang
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.45
Bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is to train which costs $22.83 - $65.22 and takes 26h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Shanghai station. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Shanghai Station via Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct flight between Guangzhou and Shanghai?

Yes, there are direct flights between Guangzhou and Shanghai; these take 2h 15m and cost $119.57 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 1221 km. The road distance is 1434 km.

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

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai without a car is to train via Shenzhen which takes 9h 36m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guangzhou to Shanghai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is to train via Shenzhen which takes 9h 36m and costs $97.83 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $64.13 - $65.76 and takes 17h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $239.13 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Guangzhou to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Shanghai is 1434 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Guangzhou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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