Guangdong to Shanghai

Guangdong to Shanghai

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Guangdong to Shanghai Schedule

Guangdong to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Seat 06:36 - 07:23¥ 291
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU530409:30 - 11:45¥ 1,031
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU846811:30 - 13:55¥ 1,039
China Railway First Class Seat 13:45 - 21:51¥ 1,377
Air China Economy #CA856814:05 - 16:15¥ 1,332
China Railway Hard Seat 17:25 - 10:40¥ 301
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU843019:30 - 21:55¥ 3,197
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU531820:30 - 22:55¥ 1,095
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ383222:20 - 00:30¥ 2,335

Transportation from Guangdong to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Guangdong to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$35
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day61
Distance1186 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines

How to get from Guangdong to Shanghai

Travelling between Guangdong and Shanghai 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 630.63 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 34.52.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Guangdong and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guangdong and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 43m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Guangdong and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 34.52 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 630.63 if you buy a China Southern Airlines flight 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 Guangdong and Shanghai ?

  • 37 from Guangdong to Shanghai starting from 07:05 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport until 22:10 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
  • 24 from Guangdong to Shanghai starting from 07:40 Guangzhou until 18:01 Guangzhou East

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

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 Guangdong to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.95.

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 Guangdong and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen 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 Guangdong to Shanghai?

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

  • 74% took a train
  • 26% decided to fly