There is 30 kilometers (19 miles) between Guangzhou and Foshan. The best way to travel between is to take Guangzhou – Foshan Metro Line, taking around one hour and CNY 8. Also, Guangzhou – Foshan high speed trains are available, taking about 20 minutes and CNY 10 – 20. And the normal speed trains also serve, taking 0.5 – 1 hours and CNY 9 – 10.5. Guangzhou – Foshan coach takes 1-2h and CNY 30-40 for a single trip. Taking a taxi between the two cities takes about one hour and CNY 90.
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Foshan
Passing 25 stations: Lijiao – Nanzhou – Shixi – Yangang – Shayuan – Shachong - Hedong – Xilang – Jushu – Longxi – Financial Hi-Tech Zone – Qiandenghu Lake – Leigang – Nangui Lu – Guicheng – Chao’an – Pujun Beilu – Zumiao – Tongji Lu- Jihua Park – Kuiqi Lu – Lanshi – Shijilian – Xincheng East
Frequency: about 4 min. from 06:00 – 23:56 (rush hour: 07:30 – 09:30, 17:30 – 19:30)
Also, Foshan metro line 2 can take you to Guangzhou South Railway Station, and Guangzhou metro line 7 run from Meidi Avenue, Foshan to High Education Mega Center South.
2. Fastest Guangzhou-Foshan High Speed Train: 20min; CNY10-20
3. Alternative Guangzhou-Foshan Normal Speed Train: 0.5-1h; CNY9-10.5
| Train | 7 departures daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY9-10.5 for Second Class Seat |
| Duration | 0.5-1h |
| Departure time | 7:15, 12:11, 15:41, 16:05, 16:28, 21:29, 21:51 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou Railway Station - Foshan Railway Station |
4. Guangzhou – Foshan Bus: 1-2h, CNY 30-40
| Dep. Station | Dep. Time | Fare |
| Haizhu Bus Station | 14:40 | CNY30 |
| Provincial Bus Station | 7:50, 8:40, 9:20, 10:10, 10:50, 11:20, 12:00, 13:20, 14:10, 15:00, 15:40, 16:40, 17:20, 18:10, 19:20 | CNY40 |
5. Take a Taxi: 1 hour, CNY 100
It’s very convenient to take a taxi everywhere from Guangzhou to Foshan, and hailing Apps are very helpful and usual in China. You can make a deal in advance.
How to Travel from Foshan to Guangzhou
1. Convenient Foshan – Guangzhou Metro Line: 1h, CNY 8
Passengers can get on at any passing stop among the 25 stations from Xinchengdong – Lijiao
Frequency: 4 min. from 06:00 – 23:56 (rush hour: 07:30 – 09:30, 17:30 – 19:30)
Meanwhile, both Guangzhou metro Line 7 and Foshan metro Line 2 straddle the borders of Foshan and Guangzhou.
2. Fastest Foshan-Guangzhou High Speed Train: 20min; CNY10-20
| Train Number | over 110 departures daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY10-20 for Second Class Seat |
| Duration | about 20 minutes |
| Departure time | 06:17 - 23:35 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Foshan West Railway Station - Guangzhou South Railway Station / Guangzhou Railway Station |
3. Alternative Foshan-Guangzhou Normal Train: 0.5-1h; CNY9-10.5
| Train Number | 10 departures daily |
| Ticket Price | CNY9-10.5 for Second Class Seat |
| Duration | 0.5-1h |
| Departure time | 04:12-21:22 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Foshan Railway Station - Guangzhou Railway Station |
4. Foshan – Guangzhou Bus: 1-2h, CNY20-45
| Dep. Station | Dep. Time | Fare |
| Gaoming Bus Station | 06:45 - 19:30 with an interval of less than one hour | CNY45 |
| Longshan Bus Station | 06:35 - 17:50 with an interval of less than 1.5h | CNY32-41 |
| Sanshui Bus Station | 06:05 - 19:00 with an interval of less than 1.5h | CNY20 |
- Last updated on Sep. 28, 2023 by Gabby Li -
