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Shanghai - Macau Train

At present, there is no direct Shanghai to Macau train available. For those who prefer a rail trip, they need to make a transfer.

Two transfer options are recommended:

one in Guangzhou and Zhuhai with very frequent departures;

one in Zhuhai only, but with one train available every Friday to next Monday.
 

Option1: Transfer in Guangzhou & Zhuhai

(Last updated on Dec 16, 2024)
 Schedule  Ticket Fare  Duration
Shanghai – Guangzhou High Speed Train 3 departures per day;
3 additional departures every Friday to the next Monday 
CNY 1,402 - 1,497 for a first class seat;
CNY 866 - 935 for a second class seat;
CNY 900 for a soft sleeper  
6.5 - 8.5 h
Guangzhou – Zhuhai High Speed Train Over 70 departures per day  CNY 90 for a first class seat;
CNY 65 - 96 for a second class seat 
1 – 2 h
Zhuhai – Macau on foot  /   About 40 minutes for passing the Gongbei Port
 6 pairs of bullet trains run between Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Guangzhou South Railway Station for a distance of 1,790 kilometers (1,112 miles). Among them, 3 pairs of high speed G trains running daily take 6.5 – 8.5 hours. A business class seat costs CNY 2,861 - 2,933 per person; a first class seat costs CNY 1,402 - 1,497 per person; and a second class seat costs CNY 866 - 935 per person. The other 3 pairs of high speed overnight sleeper D trains are only available from Friday to the next Monday, taking about 11 hours. A deluxe soft sleeper costs CNY 1,650 per person; a soft sleeper costs CNY 900 per person; and a second class seat costs CNY 599 per person.

The other 3 pairs of normal trains run between Shanghai/ Shanghai South Railway Station and Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station, taking a longer time of 16.5 – 22 hours for a distance of 1,675 kilometers ( miles). The ticket fare is CNY 584 - 668 for a soft sleeper, CNY 343.5 - 377 for a hard sleeper, and CNY 189.5 - 206 for a hard seat.
 Over 70 pairs of high speed trains run between Guangzhou South Railway Station and Zhuhai Railway Station with duration of 1 – 1.5 hours. The distance is 116 kilometers (72 miles). A business class seat costs CNY 205; a first class seat costs CNY 90; and a second class seat costs CNY 65 - 96.
 

Zhuhai – Macau

When arriving at Zhuhai Railway Station, passengers can follow the direction signs walking about 200 meters (220 yards) to reach the Gongbei port. Passing the port, they will enter Macau.
 

Transportation between Guangzhou South Railway Station and Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station:

1. Metro: line 8 + line 2
2. Taxi: Traveling by taxi costs about CNY 65 and takes 40 minutes.
 

Transportation between Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station:

1. Metro: line 1, line 3 
2. Taxi: A taxi ride costs CNY 60 and takes about 40 minutes.
 

Option 2: Transfer in Zhuhai

(Last updated on Dec 16, 2024)
 Schedule  Ticket Fare  Duration

Shanghai – Zhuhai High Speed Train
 
1 departure per day;
1 departure every Friday to next Monday  
CNY 1,492 for a first class seat;
CNY 936 for a second class seat;
CNY 1,080 for a soft sleeper 
9.5/ 12.5 h
Zhuhai – Macau by Foot  /   About 40 minutes for passing the Gongbei Port

At present, there is only one pair of high speed D trains numbered as D941/D942 running overnight between Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Zhuhai Railway Station from Friday to next Monday. It takes 12.5 hours to finish this 1,869 kilometers (1,161 miles) journey. Passengers can save the day time and one-night hotel expenses traveling by this overnight sleeper train D941/D942. In order to have a good rest onboard, a sleeper is highly recommended for this long-distance trip.
 

Shanghai – Macau Flight

To save time, it is advised to travel by Macau to Shanghai flight instead of Macau to Shanghai train, and vice versa. There are around 13 pairs of direct flights flying between the two cities, taking 2.5 - 3 hours or so. The dense schedule and short duration make it popular among many passengers. A full price economy class seat is over CNY 1,900, but the ticket fare can low to CNY 400 in low seasons.

 Major Rail Lines from Shanghai to:
 Major Rail Lines from Macau to:
- Last updated on Dec. 16, 2024 by Grace Yang -
Questions & Answers on Shanghai - Macau Train
Asked by Zora from USA | Nov. 20, 2019 00:30Reply
Is 30min efficient for me to change trains at Guangzhou South Station?
Does train G85 always runs on time? Should I buy ticket to Zhuhai after arrival at Guangzhou South?
Answers (1)
Answered by Orson from LATVIA | Nov. 20, 2019 19:11
00Reply


Normally 30min is fine as bullet trains hardly delay but I heard that now passengers need to use e ticket for the trip from Guangzhou to Zhuhai and for first time travelers, they need to verify passport at station first, so I suppose 30min would not be enough if you are first time traveler. 1 hour would be better or it should be fine to buy ticket on spot too.
Asked by Conan from ROMANIA | Jan. 16, 2019 01:29Reply
I think the D941 should run in every Monday, isn't it?
I tried to book it on Feb 4, Monday, but it shows “no direct trains between"? How to book it?
Answers (1)
Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Jan. 16, 2019 17:47
00Reply


Thank you for your inquiry.

The overnight high speed ride did runs every Friday to next Monday, however, the train on Feb 4 seems cancelled by Railway Company. This D941 is not on the schedule list for Feb 4. You may need to make a transfer in Guangzhou on other day time high speed rides. Hope for your kind understanding.
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