Shenzhen to Guangzhou Trips – How Long, Cost & Routes (2026)

Shenzhen → Guangzhou transport

ModeDurationFare
HSR1h 44m$11

Itineraries

SHENZHENSHENZHEN · 14 Days
Shenzhen → Dongguan · 14 Days

Shenzhen Safari Park and OCT East in Shenzhen, then Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou, followed by Guanyin Mountain in Dongguan — 14 days for $2,802.

Explore Shenzhen Safari Park's savannah exhibitsRide Chimelong Resort's roller coastersHike Guanyin Mountain's temple trails
$3,500est. $2,802STANDARDSEPTEMBER2 ADULTS · 1 CHILD
GUANGZHOUGUANGZHOU · 14 Days
Guangzhou → Zhongshan → Shenzhen · 14 Days

Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou, then Zhongshan Film and Television City and Sun Yat-sen's Hometown Tourist Area in Zhongshan, then Shenzhen Safari Park and Window of the World in Shenzhen — 14 days for $5,160.

Ride the high-speed rail from Guangzhou to ZhongshanExplore Zhongshan Film and Television City's setsWatch the light show at Shenzhen's Window of the World
$5,000est. $5,160COMFORTSEPTEMBER2 ADULTS · 1 CHILD
SHENZHENGUANGZHOU · 10 Days
Shenzhen → Guangzhou · 10 Days

Shenzhen Safari Park, OCT East, and Window of the World in Shenzhen, then Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 10 days for $1,211.

Explore Shenzhen Safari Park's animal enclosuresRide the high-speed rail from Shenzhen to GuangzhouWatch the Canton Tower's night illumination
$1,500est. $1,211STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
GUANGZHOUSHENZHEN · 10 Days
Guangzhou → Shenzhen · 10 Days

Chimelong Resort and Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou, then Window of the World and Ping An Finance Center in Shenzhen — 10 days for $1,185.

Explore Chimelong Safari Park's wildlife exhibitsHike Mount Baiyun's trails and visit its templesObserve Shenzhen's skyline from Ping An Finance Center
$1,500est. $1,185STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT

FAQ

How do you get from Shenzhen to Guangzhou?

The fastest option is HSR (1h 44m, $11).

How long does it take to travel from Shenzhen to Guangzhou?

About 1h 44m by HSR.

Is it cheaper to fly or take the train from Shenzhen to Guangzhou?

HSR costs $11. For most Shenzhen–Guangzhou trips the train wins on city-center-to-city-center time.

How many days do you need for a Shenzhen to Guangzhou trip?

Most Shenzhen–Guangzhou itineraries run 7–14 days depending on how many stops you add between the two cities.

What's the best time to do a Shenzhen to Guangzhou trip?

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are ideal across most of China. Avoid the early-October Golden Week holiday.