Yes, there are frequent intercity trains (ideal for short-distance travel, similar to "bullet trains" in convenience) between Guangzhou and Foshan, making this route very easy. Here’s a clear guide for your trip to Foshan from abroad:
First, fly to a major Chinese hub airport: Most international visitors arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) or Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX).
From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, you can take a direct airport bus to Foshan (duration: ~1 hour, tickets available at the airport’s ground transportation desk) or take Metro Line 3 to Guangzhou South Railway Station, then switch to an intercity train to Foshan (train ride: 20–30 mins, departures every 10–15 mins).
From Shenzhen Bao’an Airport, take a high-speed train to Guangzhou South Railway Station first (~1 hour), then transfer to the intercity train to Foshan as above.
If you’re already in Guangzhou city center, you can take intercity trains from stations like Guangzhou South Railway Station, Guangzhou Railway Station, or Guangzhou East Railway Station to Foshan’s main stations (e.g., Foshan Railway Station, Foshan West Railway Station). Buses and subways also connect the two cities, but intercity trains are the fastest and most reliable option. The duration is around 19 minutes and the ticket prices are USD7 to USD15. The fastest train D3602 with a maximum speed of 180 km/h finishes the journey in 18 minutes.
Ticket Prices:
Second Class Seat: USD7
First Class Seat: USD8
Business Class Seat: USD16
Timetable of 79 High-Speed Trains
