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4 d 23 h 20 min
10543 km.
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Cologne, Germany → Shanghai, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Shanghai

Composite routes from Cologne to Shanghai

Cheapest
4 d 23 h 20 min
Car
10543 km.
from $579
Other
14 h 46 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $503.45
15 h 54 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $487.21
16 h 11 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $746.88
16 h 38 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $777.72
18 h 25 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $759.38
17 h 59 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $755.13
17 h 16 min
Train, Plane
8860 km.
from $517.46

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 12
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Finnair
Website
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
Air China
Website
Cathay Pacific
Website
Korean Air
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Juneyao Airlines
Website
China Southern Airlines
Website
Hainan
Website
KLM
Website
12h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$636.13–$2,417.29
Lufthansa
Website
11h 40m
Every day
$763.36–$2,417.29
Austrian Airlines
Website
15h 13m
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
$699.74–$1,653.94
Finnair
Website
16h 55m
Monday and Thursday
$699.74–$1,781.16
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
14h 55m
Tuesday and Saturday
$508.90–$1,526.71
Air China
Website
11h 40m
Every day
$763.36–$2,417.29
Cathay Pacific
Website
16h 40m
Every day
$636.13–$1,908.39
Korean Air
Website
16h 10m
Every day
$636.13–$2,544.52
China Eastern Airlines
Website
11h 5m
Every day
$508.90–$2,544.52
Juneyao Airlines
Website
10h 50m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$279.90–$572.52
China Southern Airlines
Website
15h 20m
Thursday
$585.24–$2,798.97
Hainan
Website
11h
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$419.85–$1,081.42
Train operators
Found: 9
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
European Sleeper
Website
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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China Railways G-Class
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China Railways Z-Class
Website
NS
Website
49 min
Hourly
$24.17–$58.52
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Eurostar
Website
1h 51m
5 times a day
$63.61–$139.95
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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57 min
Hourly
$45.80–$52.16
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
54 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.72–$20.36
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
European Sleeper
Website
5h 32m
Once a week
$17.81–$26.72
[email protected]
Contact via email
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
46 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways G-Class
Website
43 min
Hourly
$8.91–$10.18
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
1h 32m
Once daily
$7.00–$12.09
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
$8.60
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Shanghai is to train and fly which costs $260.87 - $652.17 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Shanghai is to train and fly which takes 14h 46m and costs $315.22 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Cologne to Shanghai?

The distance between Cologne and Shanghai is 9061 km. The road distance is 10983.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Cologne to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 07:45 in Cologne and 14:45 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Cologne to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Shanghai is 10984 km. It takes approximately 5 days 3h to drive from Cologne to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 990+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $78.68 per night.
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