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Shanghai Pudong Airport to Forbidden City

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Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$318.06

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$343.51

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$343.51

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$419.85
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$305.34
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07

China United

Website:
flycua.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$292.62
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$216.28
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$381.68

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$432.57
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$254.45

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$267.17

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$254.45

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$394.40
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$318.06

Suparna Airlines

Website:
yzr.com.cn/
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36
Plane from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$152.67

Train operators

Beijing Airport Express

Train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.56

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$9.54
Train from Shanghai Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Shanghai to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$152.67

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.18

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from Longyang Road to Hongqiao
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92
Train from Pudong International Airport to Hongqiao
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$1.40

Beijing Subway

Phone:
86-010-96165
Website:
bjsubway.com
Train from Caoqiao to Gongzhufen
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57–$0.95

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.16

Shanghai Airport Authority

Bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport T2 to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.45

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City is to bus which costs $52.07 - $52.28 and takes 21h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City is to fly and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $108.70 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct train between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Forbidden City?

No, there is no direct train from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from Pudong International Airport and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station via Shanghai Hongqiao, Beijing South station and Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

The distance between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Forbidden City is 1121 km. The road distance is 1253.3 km.

How do I travel from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City without a car is to subway and train which takes 7h 1m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City train from?

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, depart from Pudong International Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

The best way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City is to bus which takes 21h 7m and costs $52.07 - $52.28 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $315.22 and takes 3h 27m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $97.83 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City train arrive?

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City train services, operated by Shanghai Metro, arrive at Hongqiao station.

Can I drive from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City is 1253 km. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Forbidden City.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Airport?

Hainan, Air China and China Eastern Airlines offer flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 618+ hotels available in Forbidden City. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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