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12 h 20 min
1216 km.
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Five ways to Travel from The Bund to Forbidden City

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Cheapest
By car (1 216 km)
12 h 20 min
1216 km.
from $66
Fastest
Plane from The Bund (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
12 h 20 min
1216 km.
from $15.86
Bus, Plane (Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport)
5 h 5 min
1067 km.
from $234.60
Bus, Plane (Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin Binhai)
5 h 32 min
1067 km.
from $194.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
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 Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
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 Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
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 Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
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 Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$356.23

Shanghai Airlines

Website:
ceair.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$547.07
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$394.40

China United

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

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 Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
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 Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$1,272.26
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$458.01

Tianjin Airlines

Website:
tianjin-air.com/
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
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 Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,399.49
Plane from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85

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 Shanghai Station to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
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

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 East Nanjing Road to Longyang
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.64

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
Train from Gongzhufen Station to Tian'anmen
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.15–$0.20

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to bus which costs $48.70 - $48.91 and takes 20h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between The Bund and Forbidden City?

No, there is no direct train from The Bund station to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from East Nanjing Road Station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station via Shanghai Hongqiao, Beijing South station and Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The distance between The Bund and Forbidden City is 1338 km. The road distance is 1213 km.

How do I travel from The Bund to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City without a car is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 6h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from The Bund to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Bund to Forbidden City train from?

The Bund to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Train, bus or fly from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The best way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 6h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.70 - $48.91 and takes 20h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the The Bund to Forbidden City train arrive?

The Bund to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.

Can I drive from The Bund to Forbidden City?

Yes, the driving distance between The Bund to Forbidden City is 1213 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from The Bund to Forbidden City.

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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