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Nine ways to Travel from Aktau to Shanghai

Composite routes from Aktau to Shanghai

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
17h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$406.52–$1,016.29
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
18h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$406.52–$1,016.29
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
19h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$330.30–$825.74
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
26h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,016.29

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$368.41–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
19h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$330.30–$825.74
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
26h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$482.74–$1,016.29

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
18h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,016.29
Plane from Aktau Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$304.89–$889.26
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.89–$889.26

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
18h 7m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,016.29
Plane from Aktau Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$355.70–$1,143.33

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$343.00–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$381.11–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$343.00–$1,079.81
Plane from Aktau Airport to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$317.59–$1,016.29

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,206.85

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$317.59–$889.26

Urumqi Airlines Co

Website:
urumqi-air.com/
Plane from Aktau Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$1,206.85

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$101.63
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.43–$12.70
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$24.14
Train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$22.87
Train from Yinchuan to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.74–$158.80

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$20.33
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$38.11

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
18h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$114.33
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.07
Train from Ürümqi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
40h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.81–$152.44

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Mangystau to Astana
Ave. Duration:
46h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.14–$58.44
Train from Mangystau to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$76.22

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$69.87

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.02

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.88

Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal

Website:
saparzhai.kz/
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
27h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$74.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aktau to Shanghai is to train and drive which costs $119.57 - $271.74 and takes 4 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Aktau to Shanghai is to fly which takes 15h 6m and costs $347.83 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct flight between Aktau and Shanghai?

There are no direct flights between Aktau and Shanghai. The fastest has 2 changes and takes 19h 50m and costs $336.96 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Aktau to Shanghai?

The distance between Aktau and Shanghai is 6268 km. The road distance is 7711 km.

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

The best way to get from Aktau to Shanghai without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 4h and costs $195.65 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 6m to get from Aktau to Shanghai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Aktau and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 3h ahead of Aktau. It is currently 14:48 in Aktau and 17:48 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Aktau to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Aktau to Shanghai is 7711 km. It takes approximately 3 days 18h to drive from Aktau 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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