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Car
19 h 15 min
1883 km.
from $103
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Chengdu, China → Shanghai, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Shanghai

Composite routes from Chengdu to Shanghai

Cheapest
19 h 15 min
Car
1883 km.
from $103
Fastest
2 h 32 min
Plane
Other
38 h 33 min
Train, bus via Yangzhou, Train, bus via Yangzhou
1658 km.
from $75.15
5 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1657 km.
from $172.79
6 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1657 km.
from $165.52
15 h
Train, Bus
1658 km.
from $190.17
7 h 20 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $293.73
7 h 53 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $278.99
7 h 24 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $261.36
7 h 30 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $289.63
8 h 28 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $291.09
8 h 52 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $322.24
9 h 4 min
Taxi, Plane
1840 km.
from $283.82

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 14
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
Spring Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines
Website
Hainan
Website
Zhejiang Loong Airlines
Website
Tibet Airlines Corporation
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Shandong Airlines
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Ruili Airlines
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Chengdu
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Shenzhen Airlines
Website
2h 36m
Every day
$120.86–$496.18
Air China
Website
2h 36m
Every day
$120.86–$496.18
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 34m
Every day
$139.95–$483.46
Juneyao Airlines
Website
2h 34m
Every day
$120.86–$496.18
Spring Airlines
Website
2h 31m
Every day
$152.67–$394.40
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 43m
Every day
$190.84–$521.63
Sichuan Airlines
Website
2h 34m
Every day
$139.95–$483.46
Shanghai Airlines
Website
3h
Every day
$127.23–$394.40
Hainan
Website
3h
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
$114.50–$763.36
Zhejiang Loong Airlines
Website
2h 42m
Every day
$190.84–$318.06
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website
2h 42m
Every day
$190.84–$318.06
Shandong Airlines
Website
2h 36m
Every day
$120.86–$496.18
Ruili Airlines
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$69.97–$407.12
Chengdu
Website
2h 43m
Every day
$127.23–$330.79
Train operators
Found: 6
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
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Chengdu metro
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China Railways K-Class
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Shanghai Metro
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China Railways G-Class
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11h 30m
Every 4 hours
$146.31–$159.03
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways D-Class
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1h 6m
Every 3 hours
$10.81–$20.36
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways Z-Class
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1h 32m
Once daily
$7.63–$12.09
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Chengdu metro
Website
46 min
Every 10 minutes
$1.53–$2.16
China Railways K-Class
Website
33h 37m
Once daily
$34.35–$89.06
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Shanghai Metro
Website
26 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.71
(86)021-64370000
(86)021-64370000
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$14.29
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to train and bus via Yangzhou which costs $44.57 - $92.39 and takes 38h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Chengdu East and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Shanghai?

The distance between Chengdu and Shanghai is 1689 km. The road distance is 1950.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $119.57 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chengdu to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Shanghai train from?

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

Train or fly from Chengdu to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Shanghai is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $141.30 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Chengdu to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chengdu to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Shanghai is 1950 km. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Chengdu 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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