There are 6 ways to get from Chaoshan to Shantou by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain Guangzhou South
4h 52m¥274–327Bus via Shenzhen
cheapest- Take the bus from Foshan Jiujiang to Shenzhen Bay Portbus
- Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus Futian
9h 46m¥219–322Bus
- Take the bus from Foshan to Dongguan Humenbus
- Take the bus from Dongguan Humen to Shantoubus
8h 28m¥267–313Drive 451.1 km
- Drive from Chaoshan to Shantoucar 451.1 km
4h 39m¥381–550Taxi, line 1 subway, subway, fly
- Take the taxi from Chaoshan to Shijiliantaxi
- Take the subway from Shijilian to Lijiaosubway
- Take the subway from Lijiao to Guangzhou Airport Southsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane CAN - SWA
5h 23m¥1,108–2,032Taxi, line 1 subway, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Chaoshan to Shijiliantaxi
- Take the subway from Shijilian to Xilangsubway 1
- Take the subway from Xilang to Guangzhou Eastsubway 1
- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotelbus
6h 5m¥243–436
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chaoshan to Shantou is to bus via Shenzhen which costs ¥210 - ¥330 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chaoshan to Shantou is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥380 - ¥550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chaoshan to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Foshan and arriving at Shantou via Dongguan Humen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chaoshan to Shantou. However, there are services departing from Shijilian and arriving at Shantou via Nanzhou and Guangzhou South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Chaoshan and Shantou is 503 km. The road distance is 451.1 km.
The best way to get from Chaoshan to Shantou without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥270 - ¥330.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Chaoshan to Shantou, including transfers.
Chaoshan to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Foshan station.
Chaoshan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Chaoshan to Shantou is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥270 - ¥330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥320 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Chaoshan, Guangdong, 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 vehicle from Chaoshan to Shantou via Foshan and Dongguan Humen in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,020–1,040
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–350
- Business Class Seat
- ¥460–650
- Phone
- +86 020-96891
- Website
- guangfometro.cn
Subway from Shijilian to Lijiao
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–9
- Schedules at
- guangfometro.cn
Subway from Shijilian to Xilang
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–9
- Schedules at
- guangfometro.cn
- 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
Subway from Xilang to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–6
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
Train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–310
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥140–200
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥220–310
- 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 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
- Phone
- (+86)29 85236688
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Chaoshan Station to Golden Gulf Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- (852) 3412 6677
- cs@eetours.com
- Website
- eebus.com
Bus from Foshan Jiujiang to Shenzhen Bay Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–75
- Schedules at
- eebus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- ¥75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Chaoshan to Shantou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Dongguan Humen station.
Chaoshan to Shantou train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shantou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chaoshan to Shantou is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chaoshan to Shantou.
There are 77+ hotels available in Shantou.