Both high-speed trains and ordinary overnight trains serve Shanghai – Guangzhou rail line. High-speed trains (G and D category trains) run between Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station, which are far away from both cities' downtown. Normal-speed overnight trains run between Shanghai / Shanghai South Railway Station and Guangzhou/Guangzhou East Railway Station, which are located near city centers.
The fastest bullet train takes less than 7 hours to travel between these two cities. Overnight bullet trains (D-category trains) only operate on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
(Update on February 14th, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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G85 | 08:00 | 14:51 | 6 h 51 m |
G1301 | 10:23 | 19:03 | 8 h 40 m |
G99 | 14:10 | 21:32 | 7 h 22 m |
G1305 | 15:25 | 23:38 | 8 h 13 m |
D941 | 19:55 | 07:05+1 | 11 h 10 m |
D931 | 20:00 | 07:12+1 | 11 h 12 m |
D935 | 20:05 | 07:24+1 | 11 h 19 m |
Please note:
Check Shanghai to Guangzhou up-to-date high-speed train schedules.
(Update on February 14th, 2020)
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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G86 | 08:00 | 14:50 | 6 h 50 m |
G100 | 12:05 | 19:27 | 7 h 22 m |
G1304 | 13:24 | 21:51 | 8 h 27 m |
G1306 | 15:38 | 23:10 | 7 h 32 m |
D933 | 19:24 | 06:50+1 | 11 h 26 m |
D937 | 19:34 | 06:55+1 | 11 h 21 m |
D943 | 19:39 | 07:00+1 | 11 h 21 m |
"+1" means the train arrives the next day.
Check Guangzhou to Shanghai high-speed train up-to-date train schedules.
Train Types | Seat Classes | Price |
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G trains | 2nd class | ¥793 ($117) |
1st class | ¥1,302.5 ($192) | |
Business class | ¥2,492.5 ($367) | |
D trains | Soft sleeper | ¥900 ($132) |
2nd class | ¥525.5 ($77) |
Children fares: For seat class, a child fare is 50% of the full ticket fare. Sleeper tickets on D-category overnight trains do not have children's tickets. Read more about children's tickets.
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration |
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K528 | 07:45 | 04:06+1 | Guangzhou | Shanghai South | 20 h 21 m |
K512 | 09:10 | 08:49+1 | Guangzhou | Shanghai South | 23 h 39 m |
T170 | 14:55 | 09:12+1 | Guangzhou | Shanghai South | 18 h 17 m |
Z100 | 18:12 | 10:37+1 | Guangzhou East | Shanghai | 16 h 25 m |
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Station | Arrival Station | Duration |
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T169 | 10:50 | 05:24+1 | Shanghai South | Guangzhou | 18 h 34 m |
Z99 | 17:45 | 10:10+1 | Shanghai | Guangzhou East | 16 h 25 m |
K527 | 19:15 | 18:43+1 | Shanghai South | Guangzhou | 23 h 28 m |
K511 | 19:21 | 17:20+1 | Shanghai South | Guangzhou | 21 h 59 m |
Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
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¥628 ($92) | ¥343 ($50) | ¥201 ($30) |
Children fares: For sleeper class on normal trains, a child fare is about 75% of the full ticket price; For seat class, 50% of the full ticket fare. Children fares apply to children younger than 12 years of age and not taller than 1.5 m.
1. For a rail travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou, high-speed trains are much faster than normal-speed traisn with a travel time of 7 to 8.5 hours. But if don't prefer take such a long time sitting on your seat, or want to leave more time for sightseeing, normal-speed overnight trains are a better choice.
2. If take high-speed train between Shanghai and Guangzhou, train G85/G86 is recommended as they have the shortest travel time of around 6.5 hours, with the same ticket prices as other high-speed trains.
3. Normal-speed overnight trains are a good choice for travelers with limited budget, or who want to save a hotel's bill. Train Z99/Z100 is the best choice due to its shorest travel time and convenient departure/arrival time.
4. Different trains have different terminals in both cities, choose the train that departs from/arrives at the train stations which are close to your hotels would be more convenient.
1. Flying is the fastest way traveling between Shanghai and Guangzhou, flight time is only 2 and a half hours. The fastest high-speed train takes nearly 7 hours from Shanghai to Guangzhou.
2. It is recommended to take a flight when airline companies have good discount. Sometimes discounted air tickets are even cheaper than high-speed train ticket fares if you book early.
3. Overnight high-speed trains are also a very good choice of transportation between Shanghai and Guangzhou. They travel at night and arrive early in the morning, allowing you more daytime of sightseeing and can also save you a hotel's bill. Soft sleeper class is recommended if you take an overnight train.
4. Normal-speed trains are the cheapest way of tranportation between Shanghai and Guangzhou. But they are the slowest that takes more than 16 hours on the way. The advantage of taking a normal train is that the terminals are centrally located.