Distance
1212 km (757.5 miles)
Price range
US$ 88-US$ 592
Ride Duration Range
2h 10m-11h 7m
Earliest Departure
22:51
Latest Departure
23:17
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Shanghai to Guangzhou



























































































Taking a train from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Fastest train: 6h 14m

Cheapest train: US$ 110

The fastest: 6h 14m

The cheapest: US$ 110

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The fastest: 2h 10m

The cheapest: US$ 88

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About the ride from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Shanghai to Guangzhou Route Information

The distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 758 miles, or approximately 1212 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou, including train,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 22:51 and has a duration of 7 hours 52 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.

Shanghai to Guangzhou by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 110
  • 145 departures a day, or 1015 departures a week

There are 14 travel classes for this journey, including: Hard Sleeper, Soft Sleeper, Bullet Train Sleeper, Standing Class, Second Class Seat, First Class, Hard Seat Class, Business, Deluxe Soft Sleeper, Sleeping, First Class Reserved Seats, Premium First Class Seat, Business Class and Deluxe Sleeping.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Shanghai to Guangzhou by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 88
  • 402 departures a day, or 2814 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Shanghai to Guangzhou

Average time

6h 14m - 11h 7m

Average price

US$ 110 - US$ 165

Average time

2h 45m

Average price

US$ 97

Average time

2h 10m - 2h 45m

Average price

US$ 96 - US$ 133

Average time

2h 20m - 2h 35m

Average price

US$ 100 - US$ 162

Average time

2h 15m - 2h 35m

Average price

US$ 349 - US$ 384

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