What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Foshan?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Foshan is to bus which costs ¥170 - ¥210 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Foshan?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Foshan is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230.

Is there a direct bus between Shantou and Foshan?

No, there is no direct bus from Shantou to Foshan. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Foshan via Dongguan Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Foshan?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Foshan. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Chao An via Guangzhou South and Nanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Shantou to Foshan?

The distance between Shantou and Foshan is 470 km. The road distance is 437.5 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Foshan without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Foshan without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Foshan?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Shantou to Foshan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Foshan bus from?

Shantou to Foshan bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Shantou station.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Foshan train from?

Shantou to Foshan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shantou station.

Train or bus from Shantou to Foshan?

The best way to get from Shantou to Foshan is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥200 - ¥230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥170 - ¥210 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Shantou to Foshan bus arrive?

Shantou to Foshan bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Dongguan Humen station.

Where does the Shantou to Foshan train arrive?

Shantou to Foshan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Foshan?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Foshan is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Shantou to Foshan.

Where can I stay near Foshan?

There are 801+ hotels available in Foshan.

Shantou to Foshan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Shantou to Foshan by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shantou to Guangzhou South stationtrain Shantou
3h 27m
¥201–225
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golden Gulf Hotel to Chaoshan Stationbus Express Bus East Line 2
2. Take the train from Chaoshan Station to Guangzhou Easttrain Meizhou West / ...
4h 45m
¥164–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shantou to Dongguan Humenbus
2. Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Foshanbus
7h 30m
¥175–205
Drive 437.5 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Foshancar 437.5 km
4h 40m
¥383–554
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane SWA - CAN
2. Take the subway from Guangzhou Airport South to Lijiaosubway
4h 7m
¥879–1,739

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥888Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shantou to Foshan.

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Distance: 470 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Foshan, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shantou to Guangzhou South station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shantou to Foshan via Dongguan Humen in around 7h 30m.

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