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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Beijing to Shanghai Central

Composite routes from Beijing to Shanghai Central

Cheapest
12 h 33 min
Car
1182 km.
from $65

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 11
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines
Website
China United
Website
Hainan
Website
Xiamen Airlines
Website
Tianjin Airlines
Website
Shandong Airlines
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Shenzhen Airlines
Website
2h 24m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
Air China
Website
2h 24m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 13m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
Juneyao Airlines
Website
2h 14m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 7m
Every day
$108.70–$467.39
Shanghai Airlines
Website
2h
Every day
$141.30–$402.17
China United
Website
2h 20m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.17–$282.61
Hainan
Website
2h 13m
Every day
$130.43–$369.57
Xiamen Airlines
Website
2h 12m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
Tianjin Airlines
Website
2h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$97.83–$282.61
Shandong Airlines
Website
2h 24m
Every day
$173.91–$336.96
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
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China Railways D-Class
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China Railways C-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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China Railways G-Class
Website
4h 35m
5 times a day
$76.09–$86.96
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways D-Class
Website
12h 6m
Twice daily
$53.26–$130.43
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
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23 min
Hourly
$4.57–$6.52
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
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11h 53m
Once daily
$17.39–$42.39
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
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China Bus Guide
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1h 40m
Hourly
$7.60
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central is to train via Tianjin which costs $23.91 - $53.26 and takes 14h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Shanghai Central?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing South and arriving at Shanghai Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai Central is 1316 km. The road distance is 1201.2 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Shanghai Central without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

The train from Beijing South to Shanghai Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Shanghai Central train from?

Beijing to Shanghai Central train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

The best way to get from Beijing to Shanghai Central is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $76.09 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Beijing to Shanghai Central train arrive?

Beijing to Shanghai Central train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanghai Station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Shanghai Central?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shanghai Central is 1201 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Beijing to Shanghai Central.

Where can I stay near Shanghai Central?

There are 971+ hotels available in Shanghai Central. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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