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From Shanghai to Guangzhou

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Compare transport options from Shanghai to Guangzhou over the next 7 days. Flights start at JPY 9,970. Trains start at JPY 4,688.

Trains
JPY 4,688|6h 14m
Flights
JPY 9,970|2h 15m
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,692
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,691
JPY 4,690
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,689
JPY 4,691
JPY 4,690
JPY 4,688
JPY 4,694
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Cheapest
19:06
22h
17:06
Shanghai SongjiangGuangzhou Baiyun
JPY 4,689
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Fastest
14:00
6h 14m
20:14
Shanghai HongqiaoGuangzhoubei(Guangzhou North)
JPY 22,469
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13:50
15h 46m
05:36
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)Guangzhou Baiyun
JPY 6,088
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17:43
16h 2m
09:45
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)Guangzhou Baiyun
JPY 6,780
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  • Prices shown from Shanghai to Guangzhou are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Shanghai to Guangzhou

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou costs only JPY 4,686 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 28m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price JPY 4,686
Average duration11h 12m
Departure Time17:43 - 17:06
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price JPY 13,770
Average duration2h 28m
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Average train fares from Shanghai to Guangzhou for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Shanghai to Guangzhou is Wednesday, with an average price of JPY 4,686.

JPY 4,705
JPY 4,696
JPY 4,686
JPY 4,677
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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to Guangzhou in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou is November, with an average price of JPY 8,710. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching JPY 19,030.

JPY 19,030
JPY 13,870
JPY 8,710
JPY 3,550
    Cheapest
  • JPY 19,030
    Jun
  • JPY 13,990
    Jul
  • JPY 13,360
    Aug
  • JPY 10,870
    Sep
  • JPY 8,930
    Oct
  • JPY 8,710
    Nov
  • JPY 9,350
    Dec
  • JPY 9,770
    Jan
  • JPY 15,230
    Feb
  • JPY 9,440
    Mar
  • JPY 11,510
    Apr
  • JPY 11,800
    May

From Shanghai to Guangzhou: Travel Information

Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Guangzhou

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West) Shanghai China
Shanghainan(Shanghai South) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China
Jiading Shanghai China

Popular train stations near Guangzhou

Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) Guangzhou China
Guangzhou Guangzhou China
cencun Guangzhou China
longdong Guangzhou China
jianggao Guangzhou China

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai China
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) Nearby Jiaxing China

Popular airports near Guangzhou

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) Guangzhou China
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) Nearby Foshan China

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FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Guangzhou

  • How far is it from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

    It’s about 1170 km (727 miles) from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
  • You can travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 28 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 11h 12m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is by Trains, with an average price of JPY 4,686. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around JPY 13,770 on avergae.
  • When traveling from Shanghai to Guangzhou, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport , Trains typically departs from Shanghai and arrives at Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually cheapest (November), with an average price of JPY 8,710 Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of JPY 4,686 .
  • There is a 0h time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou.