Travel Time From Guangzhou To Macau By Bus

There are several ways to travel from Guangzhou to Macau. The distance between the two cities is about 100 kilometres, and the best way to travel between the two cities is by train and bus, or just by bus.

By Train and Bus

The fastest way to travel from Guangzhou to Macau is by taking the train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhuhai Railway Station, which takes about an hour. From Zhuhai, you can take a bus or a taxi to Macau, which takes about an hour and costs a minimum of CNY65.

By Bus

There is also a direct bus from Guangzhou to Macau, which takes about 2 hours. The bus departs from Guangzhou Provincial Station and arrives at Zhuhai Gongbei Bus Station.

Guangzhou to Macau by bus: There is a direct cross-border bus from Macau to Guangzhou, with fares cheaper than taking a bus to Zhuhai

Guangzhou to Macau by Bus

Overview

The distance between Guangzhou and Macau is approximately 83-93 miles (137-150 kilometres). There is no direct flight or train between the two cities. The best way to travel between the two cities is by bus, train, or car.

By Bus

There is a direct cross-border bus from Macau to Guangzhou, with fares cheaper than taking a bus to Zhuhai. The journey takes around 2 hours. The bus departs from Guangzhou Provincial Station and arrives at Zhuhai Gongbei Bus Station. Services depart hourly and operate every day.

By Train

There is no direct train from Guangzhou to Macau. However, you can take a train from Haizhu Square Station in Guangzhou to Zhuhai via Guangzhou South Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.

By Car

The driving distance between Guangzhou and Macau is 84 miles, and the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Macau to Guangzhou by land: Pass through Gong Bei Port in Zhuhai, then transfer to a bus or light rail train to Guangzhou

If you want to travel to Guangzhou from Macau by land, you need to pass through customs at Gong Bei Port in Zhuhai. There are many public buses in Macau that can take you to Gong Bei Port, and it won't cost much to get there by taxi.

Once you've passed through customs, you have a few options to get to Guangzhou:

Light Rail Train

There is a light rail train station called Zhuhai Railway Station, which is a short walk from Gong Bei Port. The train terminates at Guangzhou South Railway Station, and the journey takes around 55-80 minutes. There are over 50 trains departing from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South every day, with the first train departing at 06:30 and the last train departing at 23:07. Tickets cost 70 CNY for a second-class seat and 90 CNY for a first-class seat.

Bus

There is a Gong Bei Bus Terminal right next to Gong Bei Port, with many buses leaving for different bus stations in Guangzhou. Bus tickets can be purchased at the Zhuhai Gongbeitong bus station ticket center, located opposite Gongbei Port. The journey takes about 3 hours, and the bus takes you directly to Tianhe Passenger Station.

Guangzhou to Macau by train: There is no direct train, but travellers can take a train from Guangzhou to Zhuhai, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Macau

There is no direct train from Guangzhou to Macau. However, travellers can take a train from Guangzhou to Zhuhai and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Macau.

To do this, you would take a train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhuhai Railway Station. This journey takes around an hour. From Zhuhai Railway Station, it is about an 800-metre walk to the bus station, from which you can take the Tanzhou Gongbei Bus Line B to Qiguan bus station. From there, it is a 300-metre walk to the Historical Centre of Macau.

There are 77 trains every day from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhuhai Railway Station, including 62 C-trains, 11 D-trains, and 4 G-trains. A second-class seat on a D-train or G-train costs ¥70.0, while a first-class seat costs ¥90.0 and a business-class seat costs ¥205.0.

If you are travelling from Macau to Guangzhou, you can take bus number 3 to the Guanzha bus station, and then walk to the Gongbei Port of Entry. After passing through the port, you can take bus number 1, 32, or 33, or the Tanzhou Gongbei Bus Line A to Zhuhai Railway Station, from where you can catch a train to Guangzhou.

Macau to Guangzhou by high-speed train: Take a high-speed train from Zhuhai Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station

To travel from Macau to Guangzhou by high-speed train, you will need to go to Zhuhai Railway Station, also known as Gongbei Station, which is located near the Gongbei Port of Entry. Macau borders Zhuhai Gongbei Port of Entry in the north, and it will take you around 5 minutes to walk from the station to the Port.

Zhuhai Railway Station is the southern terminus of the Guangzhou–Zhuhai intercity railway and the northern terminus of the Zhuhai–Zhuhai Airport intercity railway. It is an elevated station and has four stories. The basement levels are used for parking and as taxi stands, while the first floor is the ticket and waiting hall, and the second floor is the platform.

There are 77 trains every day from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Zhuhai Railway Station, including 62 C-trains, 11 D-trains, and 4 G-trains. The journey takes around 55 minutes on the G- and D-trains, and between 56 and 86 minutes on the C-train. The price of a second-class seat is CNY 70, a first-class seat is CNY 90, and a business-class seat is CNY 205.

To get to Zhuhai Railway Station from Macau, you can take a bus or a taxi. There are several bus options to get to the Gongbei Port of Entry, and from there, it is a short walk to the station.

Guangzhou to Macau by ferry: Not recommended, but possible by travelling from Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal to Guangzhou Nansha Dock

Although it is not the most recommended method of transportation, it is possible to travel from Guangzhou to Macau by ferry. The journey will take more than two hours, and you will need to go to Shenzhen first and then take a ferry to Macau.

From Guangzhou to Shenzhen

To get from Guangzhou to Shenzhen, you can take a private car (1.5-2.5 hours), train (0.5-3.5 hours), bus (1.5-4 hours), or taxi (1.5-2.5 hours).

From Shenzhen to Macau

Once you arrive in Shenzhen, you can take a ferry to Macau, which will take about 70 to 80 minutes.

Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal

The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, also known as the Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal, is one of two terminals in Macau. It is located at Porto Exterior, Sé, Macau, China. The terminal has three levels: the arrivals level, the departure level, and a level devoted to shopping and dining. The terminal provides 12 berths for hydrofoils and two for ferries, with flights to Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

From Macau to Guangzhou

To get from Macau to Guangzhou, you can take a ferry to Shenzhen and then travel to Guangzhou by train, bus, or car. However, please note that there are no direct flights between Guangzhou and Macau, so any flight connections will take more than five hours.

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