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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hefei to Shanghai

Composite routes from Hefei to Shanghai

Cheapest
2 h 55 min
Car
279 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
401 km.
from $217.25
3 h 6 min
402 km.
from $30.02

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83
Plane from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$434.78

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hefei South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$29.35
Train from Hefei South to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$10.87
Train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$19.57

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hefei South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$44.57
Train from Hefei South to Nanjing
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$17.39

Shanghai Metro

Phone:
(86)021-64370000
Website:
shmetro.com
Train from Longyang Road to West
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57

Hefei Metro

Train from Dadongmen to Hefei
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.26–$0.71

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Hefei to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hefei to Shanghai is to bus which costs $22.21 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hefei to Shanghai is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $19.57 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct train between Hefei and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct train from Hefei to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Dadongmen and arriving at South Shaanxi Road via Hefei South and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Hefei to Shanghai?

The distance between Hefei and Shanghai is 464 km. The road distance is 451 km.

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

The best way to get from Hefei to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $19.57 - $46.74 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Hefei to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hefei to Shanghai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hefei to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Hefei to Shanghai is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $19.57 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.21 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $304.35 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the time difference between Hefei and Shanghai?

It is currently 16:33 at both, Hefei and Shanghai.

Where does the Hefei to Shanghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hefei to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hefei to Shanghai is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Hefei 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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