How to Travel from
Chiang Mai to Shanghai
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Chiang Mai to Shanghai
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 373 km)
36 h 52 min
3373 km.
from $185
Other
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 16 h 46 min
2643 km.
from $168.66
Bus, Train (Bus)
39 h 58 min
2643 km.
from $245.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport)
9 h 33 min
2643 km.
from $205.03
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport)
9 h 29 min
2643 km.
from $186.90
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport)
10 h 42 min
2643 km.
from $163.80
Bus, Plane (Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport)
12 h 54 min
2643 km.
from $199.21
Train
46 h 36 min
2644 km.
from $366.83
Transport providers
Airlines
Air China
Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
13h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Cathay Pacific
Website:
cathaypacific.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$336.96
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$369.57
China Eastern Airlines
Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$282.61
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$260.87
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
8h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$228.26
Spring Airlines
Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$260.87
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$184.78
HK Express
Website:
hkexpress.com/en-hk/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Ningbo
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Thai AirAsia
Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Thai Lion Mentari
Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$271.74
China Southern Airlines
Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
11h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Kunming Airlines
Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Nantong
Ave. Duration:
10h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Train operators
China Railways G-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$135.87–$152.17
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$8.70
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$20.65
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:
$9.24–$17.39
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$32.61
China Railways Z-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.33
State Railway of Thailand
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$46.74
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$43.48
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
35h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$81.52
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$119.57
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57
Bus operators
China Bus Guide
Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.60
The Transport Company
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$35.87
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $228.26 and takes 10h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .
How far is it from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
The distance between Chiang Mai and Shanghai is 2654 km. The road distance is 3374.7 km.
How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Shanghai without a car?
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 58m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai, including transfers.
Train or fly from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Shanghai is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $380.43 and takes 46h 36m.
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 12:17 in Chiang Mai and 13:17 in Shanghai.
Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Shanghai?
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Shanghai is 3375 km. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Chiang Mai 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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