How to get from Shenzhen to Shantou
3 ways, 282 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 43m | ¥130–170 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 43m | ¥860–1,280 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 57m | ¥780–1,200 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Shantou?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 43m door to door. The straight-line distance is 282 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Shenzhen to Shantou?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥130. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Shantou?
- About 1h 3m in the air (HKG → SWA), about 6h 57m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ¥780–1,200; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Shantou from Shenzhen by road?
- About 330 km, roughly 4h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥130–170; tolls and parking are extra.