Distance
1212 km (757.5 miles)
Price range
US$ 93-US$ 527
Ride Duration Range
2h 10m-8h 38m
Earliest Departure
22:51
Latest Departure
23:15
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$ 152

The fastest: 6h 14m

The cheapest: US$ 152

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The fastest: 2h 10m

The cheapest: US$ 93

The available amenities for this trip are currently unavailable. For specific questions, please contact our customer service, available 24/7.

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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$ 152
  • 35 departures a day, or 245 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$ 93
  • 18 departures a day, or 126 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 - 8h 38m

Average price

US$ 152 - US$ 160

Average time

2h 25m - 2h 30m

Average price

US$ 368

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