Trains from Shanghai to Guangzhou
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- Lowest price from $37.28
- Average duration 10h 4m
- Connections per day 8
- Distance 1,212 km
- CO₂ per person 17 kg
train from Shanghai to Guangzhou
The journey from Shanghai to Guangzhou is about 1,212 km. On average a train trip takes 10h 4m with 8 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $37.28 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 10h 4m |
| Connections per day | 8 |
| Lowest price | $37.28 |
| Highest price | $151.22 |
| First departure | 07:01 AM |
| Last departure | 05:27 PM |
| Distance | 1,212 km |
| Departure | Shanghai |
| Arrival | Guangzhou |
| Travel operator | China Railway China Railway |
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between Shanghai and Guangzhou emits 84.84kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between Shanghai and Guangzhou saves 157.56kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 6.06kg compared to the bus and 109.08kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Shanghai to Guangzhou costs ≈ $118.56 (CN¥793.44). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $37.28 (CN¥249.50).
The cheapest ticket from Shanghai to Guangzhou costs ≈ $37.28 (CN¥249.50). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Shanghai and Guangzhou are 1,212 km apart.
The journey from Shanghai to Guangzhou takes about 10h 4m on average. The fastest option takes 6h 39m.
This route is served by 1 operators: China Railway.
There are about 8 connections per day from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
The first train from Shanghai to Guangzhou leaves at 07:01 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Shanghai to Guangzhou leaves at 05:27 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $37.28 (CN¥249.50) but prices can change.
There are about 8 direct connections from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
The shortest train journey between Shanghai and Guangzhou takes 6h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The train journey from Shanghai to Guangzhou generates 17 kg of CO₂.