How to Travel between Yiwu and Guangzhou

The distance between Yiwu and Guangzhou is about 1,300 kilometers (800 miles). The best travel way is by high speed train, which takes about 7 hours and CNY 674.5 for second class seat. Also, Yiwu – Guangzhou overnight sleeper trains are good choices for saving daytime and one-night hotel expense, which take 14.5 – 15.5 hours and CNY 288.5 for hard sleeper. Other normal speed trains are not recommended for long duration. Direct flights are in service with 2-hour travel duration and taking CNY 600 – 1,200. Passengers also can take long-distance buses, spending CNY 400 for about 17-18 hours.
 

Yiwu - Guangzhou Transportation
How to Travel between Yiwu and Guangzhou
 

How to Travel from Yiwu to Guangzhou

1. Best Way: Yiwu to Guangzhou High Speed Train: around 7 hours, CNY 674.5

From Yiwu Railway Station: 08:34, 12:07, 16:48
Ticket Price: CNY 674.5 for a second class seat, CNY 1,110 for a first class seat and CNY 2,131 for a business class seat

Alternative Yiwu to Guangzhou Overnight Train: 15.5 hours, CNY 288.5
It’s the cheapest travel way from Yiwu to Guangzhou

Train Dep. Arr. Duration Price
T169 13:55
Yiwu Railway Station
05:17
Guangzhou Railway Station
15H22M CNY 502.5 for Soft Sleeper;
CNY 288.5 for Hard Sleeper;
CNY 156.5 for Hard Seat


Other normal speed trains are not good choices for they take much longer time of 18 – 20 hours on the way.
 

2. Fastest Way: Yiwu to Guangzhou Flight: 2 hours, CNY 600 – 1,200

From Yiwu Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: 6 flights, 07:40 – 21:00
Note: Ticket price is changing all the time, depending on passenger flow.
 

How to buy cheap Yiwu to Guangzhou flight ticket:

1. Buy tickets for early morning or late night, which are generally cheaper than other times.
2. Avoid peak traveling time, for example around the China National Day holiday and Chinese New Year.
3. Choose low-cost airlines such as Spring Airlines. But pay attention to the baggage allowance, otherwise it will be less cost-effective for paying for excess baggage. 
4. If possible, purchase the return ticket together. A round-trip ticket is generally cheaper than two single-trip tickets.
 

3 Bus: about 17 hours, CNY 400 for a sleeper

Departs at 16:20 from Yiwu Passenger Transportation Center at Trade City daily to Guangzhou
 

How to Travel from Guangzhou to Yiwu

1. Best Way: Guangzhou to Yiwu High Speed Train: 6 – 7 hours, CNY 674.5

From Guangzhou South Railway Station: 13:24, 15:38, 15:56
Ticket Price: CNY 674.5 for second class seat, CNY 1,110 for first class seat and CNY 2,131 for business class seat
 
Alternative Guangzhou to Yiwu Overnight Train: 14.5 – 15.5 hours, CNY 288.5

Train Dep. Arr. Duration Price (CNY)
T170 14:55
Guangzhou
05:11 +1
Yiwu
14H16M Soft Sleeper: 502.5
Hard Sleeper: 288.5
Hard Seat: 156.5
K210 20:45
Guangzhou
12:07 +1
Yiwu
15H22M

 Read more about Guangzhou - Yiwu Train
 

2. Fastest Way: Guangzhou to Yiwu Flight: 2 hours, CNY 600 – 1,200

From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yiwu Airport: 6 flights, 07:25 – 22:40
 

3. Guangzhou to Yiwu Bus: 17 – 18 hours, CNY 365 – 380

Time Dep. Arr. Price
13:41 Guangdong Provincial Bus Station Yiwu Passenger Station CNY 380
15:00 CNY 365
14:30 Tianhe Passenger Station CNY 380
15:50 CNY 385
14:55 Guangzhou General Bus Station CNY 380
- Last updated on Oct. 21, 2019 -
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