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Shanghai to Guangzhou

Compare prices to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou
Search for tickets from Shanghai to Guangzhou in the next 7 days. Flights start at CAD 88. Trains start at CAD 42.

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17:06
Shanghai SongjiangGuangzhou Baiyun
CAD 42
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14:00
6h 14m
20:14
Shanghai HongqiaoGuangzhoubei(Guangzhou North)
CAD 198
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13:50
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05:36
Shanghainan(Shanghai South)Guangzhou Baiyun
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17:43
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Shanghainan(Shanghai South)Guangzhou Baiyun
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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 Flights and Trains from Shanghai to Guangzhou

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou costs only CAD 42 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 28m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

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Trains Cheapest
Average price CAD 42
Average duration11h 12m
Departure Time17:43 - 17:06
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Flights Fastest
Average price CAD 121
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 Tuesday, with an average price of CAD 42.

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What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou is November, with an average price of CAD 77; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to CAD 167.

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    Jun
  • CAD 123
    Jul
  • CAD 118
    Aug
  • CAD 96
    Sep
  • CAD 79
    Oct
  • CAD 77
    Nov
  • CAD 82
    Dec
  • CAD 86
    Jan
  • CAD 134
    Feb
  • CAD 83
    Mar
  • CAD 101
    Apr
  • CAD 104
    May

Shanghai to Guangzhou travel tips

Find departure & arrival points 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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How to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou: FAQs

  • How far is it from Shanghai to Guangzhou?

    The distance from Shanghai to Guangzhou is about 1170 km (727 miles).
  • There are 2 ways to get from Shanghai to Guangzhou, including 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 CAD 42. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around CAD 121 on avergae.
  • When traveling from Shanghai to Guangzhou, travelers usually depart from and arrive at 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 may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: ShanghaitoGuangzhouFlights is usually the cheapest at November, with an average price of CAD 77 ShanghaitoGuangzhouTrains is usually the cheapest at Tuesday, with an average price of CAD 42 .
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 0h.