Guangzhou to Foshan: Top Tips for Hassle - Free Travel

There are no flights from Guangzhou to Foshan. Therefore, travel between the 2 cities is only possible by land. The main ways to travel include the intercity train, the metro, the taxi, and the bus.

If you are traveling with family and have a lot of luggage, taking a taxi is advisable. This way, you do not have to carry your luggage yourself. If you have enough time but a limited budget, you can take the metro or the bus. If you are a business traveler with limited time, you can take the intercity train.

Guangzhou to Foshan by Train

There are over 90 trains from Guangzhou to Foshan every day. The journey from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Foshan West Railway Station takes 20 minutes. A second-class seat costs USD2.17 or CNY15.

If you take a train at Guangzhou South Railway Station, you should arrive at the railway station one hour early. This is to avoid missing your trip.

If you take Metro Line 2, Line 7, or Line 22 to Guangzhou South Station, you should get off and go out from Exit F. You will then be on Level B1. You need to take an elevator to the waiting hall on the first floor. The whole process takes about 5 minutes. After you arrive at the waiting hall, you can queue up for security screening.

If you take a taxi to Guangzhou South Railway Station, the drop-off point is near the entrance of the waiting hall. After entering the railway station, you can queue for security screening.

The security screening process usually takes about 10 minutes, including the waiting time. During holidays, there may be many passengers. The waiting time for security screening might be longer.

Guangzhou to Foshan by Metro

You can take the Guangfo Line to travel from Guangzhou to Foshan. This line is also called Foshan Metro Line 1. You can also take the western extension of Guangzhou Metro Line 7. Another option is the Foshan Metro Line 2.

There are two main ways to buy a ticket. The first way is to buy a ticket at the station's vending machine. These machines support English. You just choose your destination station. The machine will then calculate the fare automatically. You can pay with cash or mobile payment.

The second way is to scan a code to enter. You can do this with the Alipay app. This is thought to be the most convenient choice. You need to activate the Transport Code function in the app. When you enter the station, you just scan the code to pass through. You don't need to queue to buy a ticket.

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Guangfo Line

The Guangfo Line runs between Guangzhou's Lijiao Station and Foshan's Xincheng Dong Station. There are 25 stations in total. The operating hours are from 6:00 AM to 11:56 PM. It takes one hour to travel the entire line. The trip costs CNY 7.

Foshan Metro Line 2

Foshan Metro Line 2 runs between Guangzhou South Station and Foshan's Nanzhuang Station. It has 27 stations in total. The operating hours are from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM. The full journey takes 50 minutes and costs CNY 7.

The Western Extension of Guangzhou Metro Line 7

The western extension of Guangzhou Metro Line 7 runs between Guangzhou's Yanshan Station and Foshan's Meidi Dadao Station. There are 8 stations in total. The operating hours are from 6:00 AM to 12:13 AM. It takes one hour and 20 minutes to travel the full line. The trip costs CNY 10.

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Guangzhou to Foshan by Taxi

Taxis in Guangzhou are mainly divided into two types. The first type is the traditional taxi. It has a clear TAXI sign on the roof. The fare is calculated based on the distance traveled. If you go from Guangzhou to Foshan, the trip takes about 50 minutes. It costs around CNY120.

The second type is the online ride-hailing car. You need to use the Didi app to book one. Compared to traditional taxis, these cars offer a better price. A trip from Guangzhou to Foshan costs only CNY 50.

When you book an online car, the driver might call you to ask for your exact location. However, most drivers do not speak English. If you cannot communicate in Chinese, it is recommended to choose a traditional taxi instead.

After you get into a taxi, you can just show the driver a photo of your destination or the location's name in Chinese. They will know where you would like to go.

Related Reading: How to use Didi Hailing

Guangzhou to Foshan by Bus

Buses to Foshan are available at three stations in Guangzhou. These stations are Fangcun Bus Station, Guangzhou Bus Station, and Tianhe Bus Station. You can go to the station early to buy your ticket.

To get to Fangcun Bus Station, take Line 1 to Kengkou Station. Then leave from Exit B.

To get to Guangzhou Bus Station, take Line 2 or Line 5 to Guangzhou Railway Station. Then leave from Exit 6.

To get to Tianhe Bus Station, take Line 3 or Line 6 to Tianhe Bus Station. Then leave from Exit B.

Guangzhou to Foshan Furniture Market

The 2 most renowned markets in Foshan are the Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center and the Lecong International Furniture City. These markets are about 40 kilometers away from the Canton Tower, a landmark in Guangzhou. There is no direct metro or train from Guangzhou to the furniture market. You need to combine different ways of transport.

Go to the Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center

Option 1: Take the intercity train and then a bus. First, take the intercity train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Foshan West Railway Station.

After you exit the station, transfer to Bus 340. Get off at the Fengdu Guangchang stop. The bus journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. It costs CNY3.

Option 2: Take a bus. Take Bus K330 directly from Guangzhou South Station. Get off at the Jiaju Bolan Zhongxin stop. The bus journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. The fare is CNY7.

Go to Lecong International Furniture City

Option 1: Take the intercity train and then two buses. First, take the intercity train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Foshan West Railway Station. Then, take Bus 340 from Foshan West Railway Station to Lecong Station. Get out of there. After that, transfer to Bus 343. Get off at the Xinlong Paifang stop. The total bus journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes. It costs CNY 6.

Option 2: Take the metro and then a bus. Take Foshan Metro Line 2 from Guangzhou South Station to Huahuishijie Station. Exit from Exit C. Then, transfer to Bus 330. Get off at the Xinlong Paifang stop. The whole journey takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. It costs CNY10.

Do You Need a Visa to go to Foshan from Guangzhou

When you're passing through Guangzhou on your way from one country to a third country or region, you can stay in Guangdong Province for up to 10 days without needing a visa. This is allowed if you meet the 6 conditions for the 10-day visa-free transit. One of the strict requirements is that you must come from one of the 55 designated countries.

If you join a tour group organized by a legal travel agency in Hong Kong or Macau, you can enter Guangzhou, Foshan, and 8 other cities in the Pearl River Delta without a visa. The group must have at least two people. Your stay cannot exceed 6 days.

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Booking Your Guangzhou to Foshan Tour

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