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3 d 10 h 28 min
6115 km.
from $336
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Shanghai, China → Chennai, India

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Chennai

Composite routes from Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest
3 d 10 h 28 min
Car
6115 km.
from $336
Other
4 d 2 h 47 min
Train, Bus
4656 km.
from $336.83
16 h 1 min
Train, Plane
4658 km.
from $316.05
15 h 46 min
Train, Plane
4658 km.
from $264.02
16 h 20 min
Train, Plane
4658 km.
from $262.66
13 h 30 min
Train, Plane
4658 km.
from $292.84

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 11
Singapore Airlines
Website
Cathay Pacific
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Air India Express
Website
Malaysia Airlines
Website
AirAsia
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Thai Lion Mentari
Website
SriLankan Airlines
Website
Thai Airways International
Website
Scoot Tigerair
Website
Singapore Airlines
Website
10h 57m
Every day
$271.74–$869.57
Cathay Pacific
Website
11h 33m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$358.70–$706.52
IndiGo Airlines
Website
14h 20m
Every day
$173.91–$445.65
Air India Express
Website
13h 30m
Thursday and Saturday
$228.26–$869.57
Malaysia Airlines
Website
11h
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$293.48–$706.52
AirAsia
Website
10h 37m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
$173.91–$380.43
Thai AirAsia
Website
9h 40m
Saturday
$184.78–$467.39
Thai Lion Mentari
Website
8h 55m
Sunday
$173.91–$706.52
SriLankan Airlines
Website
10h 50m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$228.26–$652.17
Thai Airways International
Website
9h 40m
Every day
$315.22–$597.83
Scoot Tigerair
Website
12h 35m
Monday
$228.26–$869.57
Train operators
Found: 4
Indian Railways
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Indian Railways
Website
36h 45m
Once daily
$10.33–$304.35
14646
14646
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways G-Class
Website
44 min
Hourly
$7.61–$8.70
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
1h 11m
Once daily
$8.15–$15.22
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
44h 32m
Once daily
$45.65–$130.43
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
Qichezhan
Website
Apsara Bus Service
Website
Qichezhan
Website
9h
5 times a day
$20.47
Apsara Bus Service
Website
3h 55m
Every 4 hours
$3.37–$4.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai is to train and bus which costs $92.39 - $489.13 and takes 4 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai is to fly which takes 12h 59m and costs $184.78 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Shanghai to Chennai?

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai is 4697 km. The road distance is 6423.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Shanghai to Chennai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chennai?

Chennai is 2h 30m behind Shanghai. It is currently 15:40 in Shanghai and 13:10 in Chennai.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Chennai is 6424 km. It takes approximately 3 days 12h to drive from Shanghai to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 892+ hotels available in Chennai. Prices start at $21.22 per night.
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