There are 7 ways to get from Foshan to Shantou by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
4h 20m¥195–234Train via Chaoshan Station
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain Guangzhou East / ...
5h 33m¥164–342Bus
- Take the bus from Foshan to Dongguan Humenbus
- Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantoubus
8h¥179–202Drive 435.9 km
- Drive from Foshan to Shantoucar 435.9 km
4h 40m¥382–552Subway, fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Take the subway from Lijiao to Guangzhou Airport Southsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CAN - SWA
4h 57m¥879–1,739Bus via Shenzhen
- Take the bus from Foshan to Shenzhen Luohubus
- Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus Futian
10h 22m¥187–264Subway, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Lijiao to Guangzhou Airport Southsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane CAN - XMN
- Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshantrain
7h 3m¥985–1,939
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Foshan to Shantou is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥210 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Foshan to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥190 - ¥240.
No, there is no direct bus from Foshan to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Foshan and arriving at Shantou via Dongguan Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Foshan to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Chao An and arriving at Shantou via Nanzhou and Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Foshan and Shantou is 470 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.
The best way to get from Foshan to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥190 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Foshan to Shantou, including transfers.
Foshan to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Foshan station.
Foshan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Foshan to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ¥190 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥210 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Foshan, China and Shantou, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foshan to Shantou via Dongguan Humen in around 8h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,000
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥470–700
Train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- Business Class Seat
- ¥220–320
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- 96891@gzmtr.com
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Lijiao to Guangzhou Airport South
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥7–10
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
Train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
Train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥110–170
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Foshan to Dongguan Humen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥59–85
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥60–85
Bus from Foshan to Shenzhen Luohu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥70–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–160
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥120
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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More Questions & Answers
Foshan to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dongguan Humen station.
Foshan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Foshan to Shantou is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Foshan to Shantou.
There are 45+ hotels available in Shantou.