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Compare prices to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai
Search for tickets from Guangzhou to Shanghai in the next 7 days. Flights start at S$ 91. Trains start at S$ 38.

Flights
S$ 91|2h 5m
Trains
S$ 38|6h 11m
S$ 109
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S$ 126
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9 Air
Cheapest
2h 35m
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportShanghai Pudong International Airport
S$ 102One way
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Shanghai Airlines
Fastest
2h 10m
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
S$ 141One 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 Flights and Trains from Guangzhou to Shanghai

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai costs only S$ 37 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 2h 17m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price S$ 123
Average duration2h 17m
Departure Time06:05 - 21:40
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Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price S$ 37
Average duration8h 36m
Departure Time14:15 - 10:24
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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 price of one-way flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou to Shanghai is November, with an average price of S$ 69, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 122.

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S$ 43
    Cheapest
  • S$ 99
    May
  • S$ 82
    Jun
  • S$ 122
    Jul
  • S$ 105
    Aug
  • S$ 90
    Sep
  • S$ 73
    Oct
  • S$ 69
    Nov
  • S$ 69
    Dec
  • S$ 77
    Jan
  • S$ 119
    Feb
  • S$ 83
    Mar
  • S$ 100
    Apr

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 Sunday, with an average price of S$ 37.

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    May 25
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    May 26
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    May 27
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    May 28
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    May 29
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    May 30
  • S$ 37
    May 17

From Guangzhou to Shanghai: Travel Information

Companies operating from Guangzhou to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
Air China Air China
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines
Juneyao Airlines Juneyao Airlines
Shanghai Airlines Shanghai Airlines
Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines
9 Air 9 Air
Spring Airlines Spring Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines Shenzhen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines

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

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Guangzhou Guangzhou China
longdong Guangzhou China
cencun Guangzhou China
tianhe Guangzhou China

Popular train stations near Shanghai

Shanghai Shanghai China
Shanghai West Shanghai China
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Shanghai Hongqiao Shanghai China
Jiading Shanghai China

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FAQ – How to travel from Guangzhou to Shanghai

  • How far is it from Guangzhou to Shanghai?

    The distance from Guangzhou to Shanghai is about 1170 km (727 miles).
  • There are 2 modes of transport available 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 17 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 8h 36m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Shanghai is by Trains, with an average price of S$ 37. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around S$ 123 on avergae.
  • Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Guangzhou to Shanghai: Flights usually departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and arrives at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Trains usually departs from Guangzhou West and arrives at Shanghai .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on data from Trip.com: GuangzhoutoShanghaiFlights is usually the cheapest at November, with an average price of S$ 69 GuangzhoutoShanghaiTrains is usually the cheapest at Sunday, with an average price of S$ 37 .
  • The time difference between Guangzhou and Shanghai is 0h.

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