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The journey from the Portuguese influenced streets of Macau to the sprawling industrial and cultural powerhouse of Guangzhou is a classic Pearl River Delta transit. While Macau dazzles with its colonial architecture and casinos, Guangzhou offers a deep dive into Cantonese heritage, dim sum, and a skyline dominated by the Canton Tower. This route is a favorite for those looking to experience the contrast between a Special Administrative Region and one of mainland China's most vibrant provincial capitals.
You cross into mainland China at Zhuhai before continuing north, so plan for the border formalities, particularly the visa rules. You can check availability and book your tickets through GoAsia.cc.
Macau to Guangzhou by Bus
The coach is the most direct option. You first walk across the Border Gate to the Gongbei checkpoint in Zhuhai, which opens daily from 06:00 to 01:00.[1] CTS Bus runs cross-boundary coaches from Gongbei Port to Guangzhou, with one-way fares from HKD 45 in its ticket search on 15 October 2026. Drop-off points include hotels such as the China Hotel and the Garden Hotel, as well as Jinan University.[2]
The journey time depends on traffic and on the drop-off point you choose, so check the schedule when you book.
Macau to Guangzhou by Train via Zhuhai
You can also take an intercity train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South. China Railway's ticket search listed 137 services for 16 October 2026, the first leaving Zhuhai at 06:30 and the last at 22:41. Journeys from Zhuhai take from 50 minutes to 1h40, and some trains also call at Mingzhu and Qianshan stations.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Option | Departs from | Details |
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| Coach (CTS Bus) | Gongbei Port, Zhuhai | From HKD 45 one way; drop-offs at Guangzhou hotels and Jinan University[2] |
| Intercity train | Zhuhai | To Guangzhou South in 50 minutes to 1h40 on 16 October 2026[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Macau to Guangzhou
- Check your visa: Crossing from Macau to Zhuhai is an entry into mainland China. Holders of ordinary passports from the countries on the National Immigration Administration's list can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (page as of February 2026).[4] The 240-hour visa-free transit policy applies to nationals of 57 countries who hold an onward ticket with a confirmed seat and date (as of August 2026).[5]
- Border crossing: During holidays and weekends the border can be very busy, which can add time to your journey.
- Currency: Macau uses the pataca (MOP). Once you cross into Zhuhai and Guangzhou you need Chinese yuan (CNY) or a mobile payment app such as Alipay or WeChat Pay.
- Luggage: You carry your luggage through the border checkpoints yourself and board the coach on the mainland side.
Timetable
| Bus Zhuhai - Guangzhou $ 6.78–12.13 2h – 3h 5m | |
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| Taxi Macau - Guangzhou $ 251.54 1h 45m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Macau to Guangzhou, including current prices and schedules.
The coach from Gongbei Port is the budget option on this route. CTS Bus listed one-way fares from HKD 45 on 15 October 2026, and prices vary by drop-off point and date.
After crossing the border, the intercity train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South is quick: journeys took from 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes on 16 October 2026. Add the time for the border crossing and for getting to Zhuhai station.
The total time depends on the border queue and on whether you take the coach or the train. The train leg from Zhuhai takes 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. For the coach, check the schedule when you book.
Yes. You walk through the Border Gate with your luggage, clear immigration at the Gongbei checkpoint and board the coach on the mainland side at Gongbei Port.
CTS Bus coaches leave from Gongbei Port in Zhuhai, on the mainland side of the Border Gate. The checkpoint opens daily from 06:00 to 01:00.
Booking in advance helps you secure your preferred departure time, especially on weekends and holidays. You can check availability and book through GoAsia.cc.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Macao Government Tourism Office: Border Gate (Portas do Cerco). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] CTS Bus (China Travel Service, Hong Kong): Macau/Zhuhai Gongbei to Guangzhou cross-boundary coach (CTS Bus ticket search). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] China Railway (12306): 12306 ticket search: Zhuhai to Guangzhou South, 16 October 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] National Immigration Administration of China: List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [5] National Immigration Administration of China: Visa-Free Transit Policies. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.