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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shantou to Shanghai

Composite routes from Shantou to Shanghai

Cheapest
3 h 17 min
Car
315 km.
from $17
Other
20 h 3 min
990 km.
from $117.67
11 h 7 min
990 km.
from $80.22

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$267.17

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$139.95

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$267.17

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$241.73

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chaoshan to Zhangping
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$25.45
Train from Zhangping West to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$68.70

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chaoshan to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
8h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$139.95

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shantou to Zhoushan
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$67.42
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to bus which costs $78.46 and takes 20h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Chaoshan and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Shantou to Shanghai?

The distance between Shantou and Shanghai is 999 km. The road distance is 1245.8 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Shanghai without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs $51.09 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Shanghai?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Shantou to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Shanghai train from?

Shantou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chaoshan station.

Train, bus or fly from Shantou to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Shantou to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $53.26 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $130.43 and takes 10h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $78.46 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Shantou to Shanghai train arrive?

Shantou to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Shanghai is 1246 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Shantou to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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