How to Get from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

High-Speed Train (G-Class)・Commercial Flight

How Far Is It from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station? How to Get from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station?

The journey from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station covers approximately 1,211 km. As there are no direct high-speed trains from Guangzhou East, the most efficient route involves a subway transfer to Guangzhou South Railway Station followed by a high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao, typically taking about 8 hours 30 minutes total.

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Reliable

High-Speed Train (G-Class)

Transfer · 8h 30m

¥790 - ¥1,250
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Commercial Flight

Direct · 4h 20m

¥600 - ¥2,000
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Guangzhou East Railway Station → Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station(High-Speed Train (G-Class))

Compare Prices to Get from Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
Guangzhou Metro Line 1/3 + China Railway G-Class ¥805 - ¥1,265 8h 30m Guangzhou East Railway Station -> (Metro) -> Guangzhou South Railway Station -> (G-Train) -> Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Frequent departures High-speed comfort
Taxi/Ride-hailing + China Railway G-Class ¥860 - ¥1,320 8h 00m Guangzhou East Railway Station -> (Taxi) -> Guangzhou South Railway Station -> (G-Train) -> Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Faster station transfer Door-to-door comfort
Guangzhou Metro + High-Speed Train via Guangzhou North ¥800 - ¥1,250 9h 00m Guangzhou East Railway Station -> (Metro) -> Guangzhou North Railway Station -> (G-Train) -> Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Alternative departure station Reliable transit

Compare Operators Between Guangzhou East Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

Train
Metro

Guangzhou Metro

Departure: Guangzhou East Railway Station
Arrival: Guangzhou South Railway Station
Duration: 8h 30m
Price: ¥10
CR

China Railway G-Class

Departure: Guangzhou South Railway Station
Arrival: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Duration: 8h 30m
Price: ¥793

Guangzhou East Railway Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Travel Tips

Station Confusion

Ensure you book tickets from Guangzhou South, as most G-trains to Shanghai do not depart from Guangzhou East.

Ticket Booking

Use the official '12306' app or website to book tickets; these are the most reliable sources and support passport login.

Power Adapters

Most modern trains in China have Type A/C/I universal power outlets under the seats.

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Hongqiao Airport/National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
| 0.41km from city center

Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao awarded Traveler's Choice Best of the Best 2021 by TripAdvisor.
ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Exam Center (7th – 11th ). Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao is the first Cordis hotel of Langham Hospitality Group in Mainland China. Located at The Hub, the hotel is situated only 20 minutes walk from the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, only 5 minutes walk from the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station as well as Metro Lines 2, 10 and 17 via underground and overhead access. It features stylish rooms, over 1,600 square metres of dedicated event space and diverse culinary experience, including the Michelin-starred Ming Court. In line with our brand promise of providing heartfelt service.

Hongqiao Airport/National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
| 0.43km from city center

IntercityHotel Hongqiao Transportation Hub features a unique German design style and integrates the hospitality traditions from the German Deutsche Hospitality Group into the Huazhu Group, providing guests with an ultimate German-style business experience.

The hotel is located at 1500 Shenhong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, in the core area of the Shanghai Hongqiao Hub (centrally located between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2 and Shanghai Hongqiao High-Speed Railway Station), offering excellent transportation links (city lines, Metro Lines 2, 10, and 17 are all directly accessible), providing connectivity across Shanghai. It is the first choice for visitors traveling to Shanghai.

The hotel has 140 smart rooms, which not only accommodate travelers but also provide excellent meeting services; a 24-hour gym and self-service laundry room offer round-the-clock convenience for business elites. The international buffet breakfast incorporates local Shanghai flavors to start guests’ day with vitality.

Hongqiao Airport/National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
| 0.43km from city center
Hongqiao Airport/National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
| 0.55km from city center

The Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Shanghai will find that the Hyatt House Shanghai Hongqiao CBD is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station located approximately 900m away and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport roughly 1km away. The closest major public transportation, Hongqiao Railway Station Metro Station, is only 600m away. Seeing Shanghai's sights from this hotel is easy with National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai, Hongqiao World Performing Arts Center and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station West Square all close by.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling for business.

Hongqiao Airport/National Exhibition and Convention Center
Shanghai
| 0.58km from city center

The Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Shanghai will find that the Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao CBD is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station located approximately 900m away and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport roughly 1km away. Just a short walk from Hongqiao Railway Station Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. This hotel is located near many of Shanghai's attractions including National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai, CIIE Cultural and Creative Pavilion and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station West Square.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Shanghai hotel offers parking on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

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