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328 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Composite routes from Shanghai to Taiyuan

Cheapest
3 h 37 min
Car
328 km.
from $18
Other
9 h 30 min
1096 km.
from $89.43
4 h 40 min
Train, Plane
1096 km.
from $156.71
5 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1096 km.
from $160.46
12 h 4 min
1096 km.
from $147.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$368.96
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$229.01
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$229.01

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$368.96
Plane from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$292.62

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$547.07
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$407.12
Plane from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$330.79

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$368.96
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$279.90

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$216.28

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai Station to Ji'nan
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$68.70
Train from Jinan West to Yangquan
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$10.18
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yangquan
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$17.81

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yangquan North to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$11.45
Train from Shanghai to Wuxi
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.09

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Taiyuan
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$66.63
Bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) is to bus which costs $56.92 and takes 17h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Shanghai and Taiyuan (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanghai General and arriving at Taiyuan Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 17h.

Is there a direct train between Shanghai and Taiyuan (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai station to Taiyuan (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Shanghai Station and arriving at Taiyuan Station via Jinan West and Yangquan North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

The distance between Shanghai and Taiyuan (Station) is 1107 km. The road distance is 1314.2 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) without a car is to train via Jinan which takes 9h 30m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) bus from?

Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanghai General station.

Where do I catch the Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) train from?

Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Station.

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train via Jinan, which costs $81.52 - $97.83 and takes 9h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $56.92 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) bus arrive?

Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Taiyuan Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Taiyuan (Station)?

It is currently 17:15 at both, Shanghai and Taiyuan (Station).

Where does the Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) train arrive?

Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Ji'nan West station.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station) is 1314 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Shanghai to Taiyuan (Station).

Where can I stay near Taiyuan (Station)?

There are 95+ hotels available in Taiyuan (Station). Prices start at $21.82 per night.
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