Trains from Guangzhou to Shanghai
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- Lowest price from $40.57
- Average duration 10h 8m
- Connections per day 4
- Distance 1,212 km
- CO₂ per person 17 kg
train from Guangzhou to Shanghai
The journey from Guangzhou to Shanghai is about 1,212 km. On average a train trip takes 10h 8m with 4 connections per day.
| Lowest price | $40.57 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 10h 8m |
| Connections per day | 4 |
| Lowest price | $40.57 |
| Highest price | $145.27 |
| First departure | 09:10 AM |
| Last departure | 06:10 PM |
| Distance | 1,212 km |
| Departure | Guangzhou |
| Arrival | Shanghai |
| Travel operator | China Railway China Railway |
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between Guangzhou and Shanghai emits 84.84kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between Guangzhou and Shanghai 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 Guangzhou to Shanghai costs ≈ $115.06 (CN¥771.45). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $40.57 (CN¥271.98).
The cheapest ticket from Guangzhou to Shanghai costs ≈ $40.57 (CN¥271.98). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Guangzhou and Shanghai are 1,212 km apart.
The journey from Guangzhou to Shanghai takes about 10h 8m on average. The fastest option takes 7h 42m.
This route is served by 1 operators: China Railway.
There are about 4 connections per day from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
The first train from Guangzhou to Shanghai leaves at 09:10 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Guangzhou to Shanghai leaves at 06:10 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $40.57 (CN¥271.98) but prices can change.
There are about 4 direct connections from Guangzhou to Shanghai.
The shortest train journey between Guangzhou and Shanghai takes 7h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train between Guangzhou and Shanghai.
The train journey from Guangzhou to Shanghai generates 17 kg of CO₂.