Guangzhou to Shanghai

Guangzhou to Shanghai

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Guangzhou to Shanghai Schedule

Guangzhou to Shanghai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Hard Seat 07:20 - 04:07¥ 261
Air China Economy #CA384108:40 - 11:00¥ 2,518
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ353011:45 - 13:50€ 322.32
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU530812:05 - 14:20€ 508.98
Air China Economy #CA320814:40 - 16:50¥ 2,518
Shanghai Airlines Economy #FM931617:30 - 19:40$ 355.76
China Railway Second Class Seat 19:35 - 07:00¥ 707
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU848220:00 - 22:20¥ 3,514
China Southern Airlines Economy #CZ358622:00 - 00:20€ 339.15

Transportation from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Facts about the transport from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day51
Distance1467 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines

How to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Travelling between Guangzhou 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 881.86 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 37.88.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 21 hours to travel between Guangzhou and Shanghai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Guangzhou and Shanghai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 20h 47m to reach Shanghai.

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

Travelling between Guangzhou and Shanghai can be as cheap as USD 37.88 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 881.86 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 Guangzhou and Shanghai ?

  • 29 from Guangzhou to Shanghai starting from 06:35 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport until 21:30 Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
  • 22 from Guangzhou to Shanghai starting from 07:20 Guangzhou until 17:23 Guangzhou East

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou to Shanghai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.40.

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 Guangzhou and Shanghai

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan 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 Guangzhou 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

  • 100% took a train