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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Qingdao to Shanghai

Composite routes from Qingdao to Shanghai

Cheapest
7 h 25 min
Car
699 km.
from $38
Other
10 h 17 min
546 km.
from $60.15
8 h 6 min
546 km.
from $50.67
2 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
546 km.
from $113.05
12 h 23 min
546 km.
from $100.02

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
China Eastern Airlines
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Juneyao Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines
Website
Shandong Airlines
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Suparna Airlines
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China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 42m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
Juneyao Airlines
Website
1h 42m
Every day
$173.91–$315.22
China Southern Airlines
Website
1h 37m
Every day
$54.35–$304.35
Shanghai Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$92.39–$184.78
Shandong Airlines
Website
1h 43m
Every day
$108.70–$293.48
Suparna Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$54.35–$152.17
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
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China Railways D-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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Shanghai Metro
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China Railways G-Class
Website
4h 9m
Once daily
$34.78–$39.13
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways D-Class
Website
9h 58m
Once daily
$40.22–$97.83
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
2h 33m
Once daily
$7.61–$13.04
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Shanghai Metro
Website
19 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.57
(86)021-64370000
(86)021-64370000
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
6h
Twice daily
$20.47
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Shanghai is to bus which costs $39.67 - $40.76 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct train between Qingdao and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Shanghai via Qingdao North and Zhenjiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Qingdao to Shanghai?

The distance between Qingdao and Shanghai is 608 km. The road distance is 722.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Qingdao to Shanghai without a car is to train via Zhenjiang which takes 8h 6m and costs $42.39 - $59.78 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Qingdao to Shanghai train from?

Qingdao to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao North station.

Train, bus or fly from Qingdao to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Qingdao to Shanghai is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $108.70 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can train via Zhenjiang, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $39.67 - $40.76 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Qingdao to Shanghai train arrive?

Qingdao to Shanghai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhenjiang station.

Can I drive from Qingdao to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Shanghai is 722 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Qingdao 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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