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From Guangzhou to Shanghai

Compare prices to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai

Search for tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai in the next 7 days. Flights start at €67. Trains start at €26.
Flights
€67|2h 10m
Trains
€26|6h 11m
€97
€78
€75
€75
€75
€83
€78
€83
€74
€71
€74
€67
€78
€67
Air China
Cheapest
2h 25m
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
€78One way
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China Eastern Airlines
Fastest
2h 5m
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
€119One way
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Direct
  • 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 €25 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 21m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price €68
Average duration 2h 21m
Departure Time --
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price €25
Average duration 9h 51m
Departure Time 07:50 - 11:47
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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 Guangzhou to Shanghai?

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Shanghai is November, with an average price of €47. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching €130.

€130
€89
€47
€6
    Cheapest
  • €130
    Jul
  • €72
    Aug
  • €62
    Sep
  • €50
    Oct
  • €47
    Nov
  • €47
    Dec
  • €53
    Jan
  • €81
    Feb
  • €57
    Mar
  • €68
    Apr
  • €72
    May
  • €62
    Jun

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

Average train fares from Guangzhou to Shanghai 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 Guangzhou to Shanghai is Tuesday, with an average price of €25.

€25
€25
€25
€25
    Cheapest
  • Aug 10
  • Aug 4
  • Aug 5
  • Aug 13
  • Aug 7
  • Aug 8
  • Aug 2

From Guangzhou to Shanghai: Travel Information

Find stations and airports near Guangzhou and Shanghai

Popular airports near Guangzhou

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

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

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

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FAQ – How to Get from Guangzhou to Shanghai

  • How far is it from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

    It’s about 1170 km (727 miles) from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
  • There are 2 different ways to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai, including Flights, Trains.
  • 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 9h 51m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of €25. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around €68 on avergae.
  • For trips between Guangzhou and Shanghai, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport; Trains depart from Guangzhouxi(Guangzhou West) and arrive at Shanghai.
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are typically cheapest November, with an average fare of €47. Flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai are typically cheapest Tuesday, with an average fare of €25
  • The time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 0h.