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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shantou to Shanghai

Composite routes from Shantou to Shanghai

Cheapest
3 h 24 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
20 h 3 min
990 km.
from $117.67
11 h 7 min
990 km.
from $80.22

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Shanghai Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 55m
Every day
$70.65–$228.26
Spring Airlines
Website
1h 53m
Every day
$46.74–$119.57
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 3m
Every day
$86.96–$228.26
Shanghai Airlines
Website
1h 47m
Every day
$76.09–$206.52
Train operators
Found: 2
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
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China Railways G-Class
Website
2h 10m
3 times a day
$19.57–$21.74
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
8h 49m
Once daily
$48.91–$119.57
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
14h 30m
Once daily
$57.60
[email protected]
Contact via email

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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