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Guangzhou to Shanghai
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Xiamen Airlines2h 5m
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
€115One way
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- Prices shown from Guangzhou to Shanghai are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Guangzhou to Shanghai
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai costs only €26 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 21m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Flights
Fastest
Average price
€65
Average duration
2h 21m
Departure Time
06:35 - 21:40
Direct options
Trains
Cheapest
Average price
€26
Average duration
10h 2m
Departure Time
19:19 - 11:47
Direct options
· 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 Guangzhou to Shanghai?
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai?
For a one-way flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai, fares are lowest in November (€49) and highest in February (€84).
€84
€67
€49
€32
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Guangzhou to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Guangzhou to Shanghai is Wednesday, with an average price of €26.
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From Guangzhou to Shanghai: Travel Information
Companies operating from Guangzhou to Shanghai
Find stations and airports near Guangzhou and Shanghai
Popular airports near Guangzhou
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO)
Nearby
Popular airports near Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH)
Nearby
Popular train stations near Guangzhou
Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West)
Guangzhou
baiyun
Guangzhoudong(Guangzhou East)
Guangzhou Baiyun
Popular train stations near Shanghai
Shanghai
Pudong
Shanghaixi(Shanghai West)
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)
Shanghai Hongqiao
FAQ – How to Get from Guangzhou to Shanghai
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What’s the distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai?
It’s about 1,170km (727 mi) from Guangzhou to Shanghai. -
How do I get from Guangzhou to Shanghai?
You can travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai in 2 different ways: Flights, Trains. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai?
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is by Flights, with an average journey time of 2 hours 21 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 10h 2m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai?
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of €26. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €65 on avergae. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Guangzhou and Shanghai?
When traveling from Guangzhou to Shanghai, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport , Trains typically departs from Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) and arrives at Shanghai . -
When should you book tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are usually cheapest (November), with an average price of €49 Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of €26 . -
Are Guangzhou and Shanghai in the same time zone?
The time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 0m.