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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 £42. Trains start at £23.
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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 £23 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 25m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price £23
Average duration 10h 32m
Departure Time 14:00 - 17:06
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price £56
Average duration 2h 25m
Departure Time 06:35 - 21:55
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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 £23.

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    Cheapest
  • Oct 12
  • Oct 20
  • Oct 7
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What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

Average price of one-way tickets from Shanghai to Guangzhou booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou, fares are lowest in November (£42) and highest in February (£72).

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  • £43
    Oct
  • £42
    Nov
  • £45
    Dec
  • £47
    Jan
  • £72
    Feb
  • £45
    Mar
  • £55
    Apr
  • £56
    May
  • £53
    Jun
  • £53
    Jul
  • £52
    Aug
  • £45
    Sep

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From Shanghai to Guangzhou: Travel Information

Find stations and airports near Shanghai and Guangzhou

Popular train stations near Shanghai

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

Popular train stations near Guangzhou

Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) Guangzhou China
Guangzhou Guangzhou China
baiyun Guangzhou China
Guangzhoudong(Guangzhou East) Guangzhou China
Guangzhou Baiyun 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

FAQ – How to Get from Shanghai to Guangzhou

  • What’s the distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

    It’s about 1,170km (727 mi) 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 25 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 10h 32m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou is by Trains, with an average price of £23. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around £56 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 £42 Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of £23 .
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0m.